Education (EdD) Professional Doctorate

You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) and a master’s degree (for example MA, MSc or MRes, or equivalent) in a relevant education or social science subject.

You must also have at least two years of professional experience that is relevant to the focus of your proposed research. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a master’s qualification, or those with a master’s qualification in an alternative subject, may also be considered, subject to having substantial relevant professional experience and demonstrating an understanding of research methodology and its application.

International students require IELTS 7.0, with a score no lower than 6.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification, at the point of application.

Please note, however, that as this is a part-time research degree it is subject to certain visa restrictions. Please contact the International Office to check whether the University can sponsor your visa for part-time study.

If your first language is not English and you have an IELTS score (or equivalent) which is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, our Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course could be ideal for you.

Further information about how international postgraduate research applicants can meet our English Language requirements is available on the International Students website.