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Doctorate of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Advance your career and influence educational practice with the Doctorate in Education (EdD) at Canterbury Christ Church University, a professional doctoral programme designed for experienced educators, academics, and practitioners in sectors such as education, social work, and health. This part-time doctoral pathway integrates your professional expertise with advanced research training, enabling you to lead innovation, influence policy, and contribute meaningfully to your field. What you’ll learn

  • Critically analyse educational policy, theory, and practice to understand their impact on professional settings.
  • Develop advanced research methodologies and design rigorous doctoral-level studies.
  • Synthesise complex ideas to create original contributions to educational scholarship.
  • Engage in professional dialogue and debate with academics, researchers, and sector leaders.
  • Apply new knowledge to enhance professional practice and influence decision-making across education and related fields.
Our Doctorate in Education will support you in critically exploring the relationship between research, policy, and professional practice, helping you develop a deep understanding of the educational challenges shaping today’s world. Delivered by expert academic staff with extensive experience in educational leadership and research, the course combines structured taught modules with independent doctoral research, providing the flexibility and support you need to succeed. On completion, you'll be equipped to progress into senior leadership, consultancy, academic, or policy-making roles, applying doctoral-level insight to drive change in your organisation or wider professional community.

Assessment method

A range of written assignments, including essays, literature reviews and portfolio, and a final doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirements for the Ed.D are that you have an undergraduate first degree, plus a Master’s degree in an area related to educational/and or social studies or one that will have contained a significant element of social research OR evidence of further study that will equip candidates to engage in scholarly and research activity at doctoral level, plus substantial experience in a professional education, social work, health, or related background. This might include administrative experience or experience at any level of educational or training provision in the public, private, or voluntary sector. You will also be required to complete a successful interview.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for most standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. There are some exceptions and if the IELTS requirement differs it will be specified on the course page.

English language requirements

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see course webpage for up to date fee information.
Doctorate of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS