This degree involves coursework (40 credits) and a thesis.

Aim

The principal aim of the programme is to make a significant contribution to the advanced professional and academic development of those concerned with education and allied fields, to the ultimate benefit of the wider educational community.

Structure

Course work

Students will have to take:

• EDU E991 Educational Research (20 credits); and
• another 20-credit postgraduate level Education course from the following list.

(The course selected must be outside the area students have studied at the Master's level.)

Thesis

Each student will carry out a piece of research with the guidance of one or two supervisors. The following research areas will be available for the September 2020 intake:

• Adult education
• Curriculum development and curriculum change
• Distance education
• Drama education
• Educational development in China
• Educational management and leadership
• Information technology in education
• Language education (English, Chinese, Putonghua)
• Learning and assessment
• Policy analysis in education.
• Psychology of teaching and learning
• Sociology of education

Entry requirement

There are two entry pathways to the EdD programme, as follows:

Pathway 1

Applicants should hold a recognized Master's degree (by research or coursework) in education or a related area.

Pathway 2

Applicants should hold a recognized Master's degree (by reseach or coursework) in an area not related to education.

(Students entering through Pathway 2 are required to take two 20-credit courses from the list above.)

Selection of applicants

The selection procedure includes the submission of a research proposal and an interview.

Application

Admission is limited to the Autumn Term of each year. Details of the programme will be provided in early June each year at our Information Centre. You may also send your request to the Admissions Office for a printed Information Booklet and application form.