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Professional Doctorate in Education EdD

Professional Doctorate in Education EdD

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

5 years

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

EdD - Doctor of Education

Subject areas

Education Studies

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Overview

This programme is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to gain a practice-focused higher degree. The EdD engages with education in its broadest sense across the age range from early years to adulthood. It is relevant across all educational settings and students come from a range of backgrounds beyond traditional education, such as the charity sector, prison and social work. Participants with an interest in equality, diversity, sustainability and inclusion (themes within the realm of social justice) will gain much from working with a diverse group of peers and tutors from a range of backgrounds. The close association between the University Research Centres, LSBU's Doctoral Academy and masters programmes provides opportunities to work with like-minded research-active peers within a lively and supportive learning community.

Employability

UK higher education increasingly demands doctorate level qualifications and a UK doctorate is usually preferred. Participants wishing to develop a career in research or in senior positions in education benefit from having a doctorate. The opportunity to write for publication along the way is built into the EdD programme. Publishing in refereed journals is particularly important for participants looking to excel in academia.

Modules

The module will enable students to engage with the issues of social justice such as sustainability, inclusion, equality and diversity in relation to educational change and the development of learners from diverse settings across the age range, including in the post compulsory sector. It will provide opportunities for students to develop their ability to analyse and apply theoretical frameworks to key educational issues. The module will encourage analytical and critical reflection on theory and its relationship to practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,245

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£8,450

Entry requirements

As the EdD is relevant across the age range it has broad appeal to diverse participants with shared interests in social justice and inclusion. This includes masters level graduates with an education background (including the LSBU MA Education - Special Educational Needs and Disability or MSc in Education for Sustainability), University and FE academic and professional services staff, researchers and professionals in related fields such as prison education, youth work, psychology, social care and the arts. Opportunities for accreditation of prior learning are potentially available to participants with an appropriate background, including significant publications and extensive postgraduate teaching and research experience. APEL should be discussed with the Admissions Tutor who can explain the process in detail.

University information

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London’s highest regarded and longest established universities, with a history going back over 140 years. It is located in the central London Borough of Southwark and is firmly rooted in the heritage and future of the city. The university works hard to foster firm ties with business organisations in both public and private sectors, building professional networks of academics and employees and...more

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