EdD Doctor of Education 60 months Postgraduate Programme By Oxford Brookes University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During your journey through the taught and thesis stages of your doctorate you will gain the skills needed to become an education researcher. You will have the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest related to your professional background and future aspirations.

The programme particularly encourages engagement with research into educational leadership, early childhood pedagogy and practice, arts based education and asylum and migration in education. 

You will have the opportunity to engage with our specialist research networks and become part of the wider researcher community at Oxford Brookes University.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

During your journey through the taught and thesis stages of your doctorate you will gain the skills needed to become an education researcher. You will have the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest related to your professional background and future aspirations.

The programme particularly encourages engagement with research into educational leadership, early childhood pedagogy and practice, arts based education and asylum and migration in education. 

You will have the opportunity to engage with our specialist research networks and become part of the wider researcher community at Oxford Brookes University.

Admission Requirements

76+
2.7+
130+
5+
7+
You should normally have
  • at least two years’ experience in a relevant professional area
  • a good Master's degree (usually merit or distinction) from a recognised university

You will need to provide

  • a dissertation extract or an equally substantial piece of academic writing
  • a statement in support of your application (1,000 words max) which should indicate:
    a possible research area for your thesis. This should indicate the area of enquiry (e.g. early years assessment practices). We don’t expect you to specify a defined question
    research methods or approaches that you would be interested in employing (or of which you have prior experience)
    theoretical or conceptual perspectives on educational research that you would like to explore
    why you want to join the programme
    how you feel that it will enhance your professional development.


An IELTS score of 7 is required for those students whose first language is not English and who have not studied for their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in English.

31 Jul 2026
5 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
3,700 GBP

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