Doctor of Education Programme
Overview
The Doctor of Education degree is aimed at experienced educational professionals and sets out to meet the international need for the advanced professional development of both educators and those concerned with educational policy and administration, by:
- providing a relevant, applied research background so that graduates of the programme can make practical decisions in full cognisance of the theoretical, empirical, political and moral dimensions of educational decision-making;
- demonstrating the practical relevance of educational research to pedagogical and policy-formation contexts, and to decision-making processes;
- providing an advanced programme of study so that graduates can exercise more effective leadership roles within their chosen area of professional and practical competence.
The EdD degree has four key features. It
- is characterized by the high-level academic study of a range of educational and professional issues;
- comprises four tutored units and a supervised research component;
- enables you to make a contribution to knowledge through unit assignments, and through your research enquiry;
- focuses on the interplay and relationship between advanced professional issues and academic enquiry.
Duration of study:
Full time: 5 years maximum; 2 years minimum
Part time: 8 years maximum; 3 years minimum