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Study mode

Part time

Duration

72 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

EdD - Doctor of Education

Subject areas

Education Studies Flexible Learning Design

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The Doctor of Education course was the first of its kind to be introduced at the University of Bolton, and it has become a popular route for education professionals to obtain qualifications at the highest level. In a professional doctorate, it is expected that you will research some aspect of your own professional context, although this need not necessarily be your own workplace. The programme differs from the traditional PhD in that it is in two parts. Stage one, the taught element, covers the development and submission of your research proposal. Stage two is a programme of directed and independent study leading to the production and defence of your own thesis.

Our welcoming team of experienced, professionally and academically qualified staff will help you understand how you can align your research topic of interest to current research in relevant fields and apply it to your own professional practice and context. The EdD provides you with an invaluable opportunity to demonstrate your ability to implement a research project and opens up opportunities for higher education lecturing and/or research posts.

The doctorate takes six years part-time. During the first two years, you will study the taught modules and begin preparation for the research phase. You will then spend four years carrying out your research, analysing your data and writing your thesis. Your final year will be dedicated to ‘writing up’ and submitting your thesis. If you need more time, you can apply for it.

We do not offer a distance education option for the EdD, and all students must be resident in the UK. You should expect to attend the University every month for seminars and supervision.

Modules

The EdD thesis must form a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the field of study and afford evidence of originality and a capacity for autonomous research and is characterised as supervised research at the leading edge of the educational field. The thesis is required to provide evidence of originality of mind and critical judgment about a specialist aspect of education, and must contain material which is worthy of publication. The thesis offers course members the opportunity to undertake an in-depth investigation of an educational topic or issue that is of particular interest and relevance to their professional work and development. Selection of research methodology and topic is a matter for discussion and negotiation between course members and their Director of Studies. The thesis represents a major piece of extended reflection, research and writing, and an essential feature of the process involves course members, with the support and guidance of supervisors, taking responsibility for the outline, development and final construction of the research thesis against the background of module guidelines and criteria.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,550

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

International applications are not possible for this course. As an international student you are not allowed to study this course because of the restrictions on your visa.

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have an honours degree and a master’s-level professional qualification. Normally, you should have at least three years’ experience working in education or training. Normally, you will be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. Normally, you will need to provide satisfactory references prior to enrolment on the course.