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Professional Doctorate in Education

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
EdD On-Campus Part-time 4 - 6 years September find out find out
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About Professional Doctorate in Education, EdD - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

The EdD is a doctoral level qualification designed for professionals working within the education sector. It provides a structured programme of advanced scholarship and research which is of equivalent level to the traditional PhD, but which is orientated towards professional practice.

The course is aimed at professionals across a range of educational contexts – including teachers, lecturers, learning support professionals, trainers, educational consultants and early years practitioners.

On this course you can:

  • Undertake a structured doctoral programme
  • Engage in explicit reflection on professional knowledge and practice 
  • Experience peer learning and networking opportunities afforded by the cohort approach

Benefits of an EdD

Routes that Prof Doc graduates have pursued after successful completion of their studies include:

  • Lecturer
  • Head teacher
  • Educational consultant
  • Researcher

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.


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