Newcastle University

Education

Education Doctor of (EdD)

3-5 years full time; 6-8 years part time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £4,320 part time £2,160
International: full time £10,735 part time fees

Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This is a taught doctorate that aims to provide a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of educational research. It is primarily designed for experienced professionals who wish to undertake part-time doctoral study whilst working full time within the field of education (eg schools, further education or higher education). However, the EdD is also available to full-time students who would like to build on their professional practice knowledge. The programme uses practitioner enquiry methodologies to facilitate a process of critical reflection on practice experiences and encourage a strategic approach to pedagogic innovation and change.

Programme Description

The programme provides flexibility in the choice and timing of modules and in the design and format of the research study and thesis. It comprises a taught element (200 credits) and a research element (340 credits).

Compulsory modules include: thinking critically about research methodology; research strategies and methods; information skills; qualitative methodology in the arts, humanities and social sciences; the nature of enquiry and explanation; introduction to quantitative methods; dissertation preparation.

Optional (specialist) modules, related to your own professional situation, can include: emotional intelligence and leadership; the management of change in educational organisations; the policy and practice of assessment; counselling, culture and communication; British studies; critical reflection on professional practice; contemporary issues in maths education; and economics for development - competition, innovation and entrepreneurship.

You then complete an empirical research study (50,000-word thesis), which should be related to an issue of professional concern or interest.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

A minimum of a good first degree (an upper-second-class Honours degree or higher) in a relevant subject (eg education, social sciences), or an international equivalent. Applicants can also transfer to the EdD (internally) from the MEd in Education or MA in Education Research (transferring 100 credits). Experience of teaching and/or educational research is desirable but not essential. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

International students - University scholarships.
See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

Applications are considered throughout the year, although specific deadlines for funding may apply.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Yvonne Rutherford       
Email: Yvonne.Rutherford@ncl.ac.uk        
Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 6569