Doctorate in Education (Research)
Programme structure
Years 1, 2 and 3
Six taught courses each lasting one semester and each with one weekend in Glasgow. These courses are, currently:
- Critical Reflection in Professional Learning and Practice
- Education Policy
- Educational Futures
- Ethics and Education
- Open Studies One: Advancing Research Methods
- Open Studies Two: Applying Research Methods
Years 4 and 5
Work towards the submission of a dissertation of 50,000 to 60,000 words, supported by an appropriate supervisor.
EdD participants normally undertake two courses per year. Progressing at a normal pace, successful candidates can complete the Doctorate in five years. However, we realise that circumstances occasionally mean participants need to take a break from studies and the programme allows candidates to suspend their studies for a limited time period.