Professional Doctorate in Education EdD

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Doctor of Education

EdD Professional Doctorate in Education, home applicant, part time

  • Home Applicant
  • Part time
  • Pound 3380
2025 applications TBC

What makes this course different

Overall research excellence in REF2021

92 per cent overall research world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised

Research in Teacher Education journal

Education doctoral students have the opportunity to be published in our bi-annual periodical

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95% student satisfaction (PRES 2021)

Overall student satisfaction has been over 90% across our postgraduate courses as reflected across two national postgraduate surveys (PRES 2021 & PTES 2021) showcasing the excellent academics and value in doctoral studies at UEL.

Course modules

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

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Your future career

Your future career

This doctorate course at the University of East London is designed for professionals who are working within a range of contexts. 

Research is a rapidly developing phenomenon, both nationally and internationally. This doctoral course is aimed at professionals and practitioners who would like to advance their own professional development in the areas of research, policy, curriculum development, and professional practice.

It also allows you to help improve institutional practice generally.

Studying for a Professional Doctorate at UEL's School of Childhood and Social Care will benefit senior members of staff working in a variety of institutions, including social work settings, schools, colleges, universities, examination organisations, and policy-related institutions.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting-edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources, including:

  • Online jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work.
  • Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts 
  • 1-2-1 career coaching services 
  • Careers workshops and employer events 
  • Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

Our Mental Wealth programme

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top

  • Enterprise and entrepreneurship support 
  • We are ranked 6th for graduate start-ups 
  • Networking and visits to leading organisations 
  • Support in starting a new business, freelancing and self-employment 
  • London on our doorstep

What you'll learn

A Professional Doctorate represents the highest form of research apprenticeship.  Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to challenge established ideas and concepts and to develop your personal and professional skills to the highest level. 

You will study and acquire a substantial body of knowledge that is at the forefront of your academic discipline and area of professional practice.  

As you progress on your doctoral journey you will gain a detailed understanding of the techniques used for research and advanced academic enquiry. 

This will enable you to conceptualise, design and implement a project that will add new expertise and understanding to your discipline, placing you at the forefront of expertise, nationally and internationally.

How you'll learn

The School of Childhood and Social Care provides a dedicated study and research space for doctorate students at the purpose-built education building - a facility that is a unique hub for research and training as well as a focal point for the community.

We offer you extensive support in a wide range of research and study skills, as well as guidance and specialist support.

Research is structured around several research groups that cover a wide range of fields including language, diversity and multilingual education, leadership and management, and early childhood education.

Studying for a Professional Doctorate with us is a unique opportunity to join an international research and learning community through local, collaborative research groups and centres.

 Your study will take a variety of forms, including face-to-face tutorials, seminars and group workshops, written assignments, and poster presentations. You will also be well-supported in your independent study and the writing of your thesis.

You will also have the chance to present at conferences at the University of East London and to have your work published in our well-respected research journal, Research in Teacher Education. You will also be encouraged to present at national and international conferences as and when this is deemed appropriate.

How you will be assessed

At Stage One of the Professional Doctorate, you will be assessed via assignments (written and visual) and presentations. These will be marked by two members of the course team and moderated by an external examiner.

Stage Two consists of a 50,000-word thesis. You will be examined orally (viva voce) on your thesis by an internal and external examiner.

You must successfully complete all assessed elements before we can award you your Professional Doctorate degree. Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all the elements of the course.

Campus and facilities

Water Lane, Stratford

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by School of Childhood and Social Care

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.