Doctorate In Education
Attendance
Part-time
Part-time – four years minimum, approximately six weekends of attendance in each of the first two years, followed by tutorial support for your thesis.
This programme recruits every two years. The next entry is January 2014.
At a glance
About this course
The Doctorate in Education (EdD) is an advanced programme of study and research at doctoral level. We designed it for professionals in education, training and allied fields who wish to enquire into and develop their professional practice through advanced-level study and research.
The course allows you to
• deepen your knowledge base in research and scholarship on professional policy and practice in education
• address in depth issues derived from your own experience and practice
• develop and apply your expertise in methods of research
• produce work which makes an original contribution to knowledge and understanding in the area of professional practice
EdD award
You complete a 50-60,000 word thesis and the following four modules
• framing your research
• research methodologies in professional education
• researching pedagogical practice or researching the professional world (you choose one of these depending on the focus of your thesis)
• research designs in the educational field
This degree is hosted by the Faculty of Development and Society’s Graduate School. The Graduate School’s website is a communication hub for students and staff engaged in research, information about our research work and useful contact information.
MProf award
This is a separate award that can be taken by completing the four modules from the EdD programme along with an additional summative review module, 15,000 word dissertation and oral examination.
Associated careers
This course is aimed at experienced professionals in education. Achieving a doctorate can validate your successful career and open up new opportunities.
It also helps you to develop aspects of your role such as research and dissemination and can lead to a change of career direction.
Course content
Doctorate modules
There are four taught modules • framing your research • research methodologies in professional education • researching pedagogical practice or researching the professional world • research designs in the educational field
You also complete a 50–60,000 word thesis on a significant topic that relates to your role and interests as a professional practitioner.
MProf in Educational Research Studies
This is a separate award that can be taken by completing the four modules from the EdD Programme along with an additional summative review, 15,000 word dissertation and oral examination.
This additional thesis requires you to review and evaluate your learning from the four EdD modules. Your review should demonstrate the development of your thinking as a potential educational researcher.
The MProf can be completed in about two years of part-time attendance. As a qualification that confirms your capacity to undertake research, the MProf would be accepted as an entry qualification for a PhD programme of research in education.
Assessment
We assess each of the four modules by coursework. This may take several forms, but will be equivalent to an assignment of 6-7,000 words. To graduate you must submit a thesis of 50-60,000 words.
Entry requirements
We normally expect you to have a relevant masters degree and significant appropriate professional experience. A key consideration is motivation and the ability to sustain in-depth study at a high level. You also need intellectual curiosity, analytical skills, and an interest in contributing to educational knowledge and improving practice.
If English is not your first language, you need an IELTS score of at least 7.0.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Fees will be in line with Research Councils UK (RCUK) rates which are expected around February 2013.
International students
2014/15 academic year
Typically £5,625 a year
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form