Doctor of Education

The Doctor of Education is a research doctorate for experienced professionals with educational responsibilities. Carefully designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary for research at the doctoral level through a tailored coursework program, the course enables experienced educators to design and carry out research projects that have direct relevance to their professional role. Successful completion requires a combination of coursework (100 credit points) and a 55 000 word thesis, which comprises a substantial piece of original research. We're home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have:
Acquired an advanced understanding of how to plan, design and carry out a comprehensive research project
Advanced your knowledge in areas of special significance to your profession and to the discipline
Developed an advanced proficiency in one or more methodologies pertinent to the field of educational research
Made a contribution to the wider theoretical andor professional debates and practices in a relevant field

A masters degree or equivalent in the discipline of education or a cognate field relevant to the proposed area of study, with at least an H2A (75%) average over the course; A documented record of at least five full-time equivalent years of professional or teaching experience in a field relevant to the proposed area of study; Evidence of capacity to undertake research (such evidence may be the completion of a research masters thesis, producing a sustained policy document, conference presentations, articles in professional or academic journals, etc).

English language requirements:

IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill