Doctor of Education (EdD)

This course is aimed at experienced educational professionals. It sets out to place you at the leading edge of your professional field.

Offered as a part-time distance-learning programme, the Doctor of Education (EdD) is for educational professionals looking to make substantial and original contributions to the development of educational knowledge in a broad range of settings.

It meets the need for the highest levels of professional development and training of educators, and those concerned with educational policy and administration. The prime focus is the interaction between the multi-dimensional practices of education and scholarship.

You'll engage with practitioners with knowledge, awareness and understanding of the philosophical, organisational, political, social, managerial, interpersonal, and technical dimensions of schools and other educational institutions.

Exploration of the connection between theory and practice begins with a series of taught units that will develop your capability to perceive critical issues facing educators and policymakers through the lens of contemporary and historical research and philosophy. This broad foundation will allow you to refine your specific interests as you work towards the supervised research thesis that will make an original contribution to your field.

A programme to fit your schedule

Most students complete this programme in five years, with a minimum of three and maximum time of eight years to complete your degree. You’ll benefit from a combination of online teaching as well as our dedicated Summer and Winter Schools on our Bath campus.

Application information

For a January start, applications normally close at the end of November; if you'd like to start your degree in June, the application deadline is usually at the end of May. Please check our website for up-to-date application deadlines and entry requirements.

Funding options

Find out more about the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) and other funding options for doctoral study at Bath.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the course, please contact our admissions team:

Email: doctoraladmissions@bath.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1225 385949