Doctor of Education (EdD) 60 months PHD Program By Oxford Brookes University |Top Universities
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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

On  this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding and awareness of what it means to be a professional in an educational setting.  
You'll have the opportunity to engage with educational research, focussing on the areas that interest you.  
You'll build advanced specialist research skills and critical analysis skills. You'll also have the space and time to reflect on your academic writing. You will be able to make use of academic support and guidance to advance your writing with a view to publishing academic articles.  
You'll also become an independent, reflective and effective educational researcher. You'll carry out relevant research - creating new knowledge that will contribute to the field of education.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

On  this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding and awareness of what it means to be a professional in an educational setting.  
You'll have the opportunity to engage with educational research, focussing on the areas that interest you.  
You'll build advanced specialist research skills and critical analysis skills. You'll also have the space and time to reflect on your academic writing. You will be able to make use of academic support and guidance to advance your writing with a view to publishing academic articles.  
You'll also become an independent, reflective and effective educational researcher. You'll carry out relevant research - creating new knowledge that will contribute to the field of education.

Admission requirements

7+
You should normally have
  • at least two years’ experience in a relevant professional area
  • a good Master's degree (usually merit or distinction) from a recognised university 

You will need to provide
  • an extract from your dissertation or an equally substantial piece of academic writing
  • a statement in support of your application (1, 000 words max) which should indicate:
  • possible areas of research for your thesis. This should indicate the broad area of enquiry (e. g. assessment practices in early years). We would not expect you to specify a defined research question at this stage.
  • any particular research methods or approaches that you would be interested in employing (or of which you have prior experience) 
  • any wider theoretical or conceptual perspectives on educational research that you would be interested to explore
  • why you want to join the EdD programme
  • how you feel that it will enhance your professional development.
30 Jun 2025
5 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

3,400 GBP
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International Students

-
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

Oxford Brookes offers a wide choice of undergraduate degrees. All of our courses are designed to help students gain valuable, practical skills and prepare them for employment. 

Teaching and learning

Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching.  As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.

Undergraduate students at Oxford Brookes have lots of opportunities to gain practical skills and hands-on experience. Most courses offer either work placements, or opportunities such as working on projects for real clients or learning with a mentor.

Support

Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its undergraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).

Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.

At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are a prospective undergraduate student you may find our 'How to apply' pages useful. They take you through the timings for applying depending on your course start date, how to apply through UCAS, entry requirements, late applications and where you can go to ask questions.

We wish you all the best with your applications!


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Take charge of your career

Our postgraduate opportunities can help you advance in your career, building on your undergraduate degree and developing your professional skills. 

Oxford Brookes offers different study options, including part-time and distance learning, so that our students can make the most of postgraduate study alongside work, family or voluntary commitments.  

Postgraduate taught courses

Oxford Brookes has a range of stimulating and engaging postgraduate taught courses. Oxford Brookes’ taught courses are recognised externally for excellent teaching, helping you extend your knowledge, enhance your skills and consider new perspectives.


Dynamic, relevant learning

Postgraduate students at Oxford Brookes explore different styles and routes of learning. As well as experiencing conventional classroom teaching, as a postgraduate student at Oxford Brookes you might learn from other students, through community engagement, or by applying your skills practically in a project or work placement.

Teaching and learning

Oxford Brookes has a strong global reputation for teaching.   As well as being ranked sixth for teaching among the UK’s modern universities (Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2022), our staff have won 11 National Teaching Fellowships. The fellowships reflect our teaching staff’s enthusiasm, expertise, and willingness to look for new and fresh approaches to teaching.

Support

Oxford Brookes provides lots of support for its postgraduate students. As a student at Brookes, you will have an academic adviser to guide you during your studies. All students can easily access study skills advice, and international students can take classes to perfect their academic English, including some credit-bearing classes. There is plenty of personal support available, too, and a dedicated International Student Advice Team (ISAT).

Applying to study at university can be a daunting process, particularly if you are doing it for the first time.

At Oxford Brookes we try to make the process as straightforward as we can. If you are considering postgraduate study, our postgraduate 'How to apply' information pages will give you the information you need to submit your application as the process for applying is different from undergraduate.

We wish you all the best with your applications!


World-class resources

Oxford has brilliant resources for students, including libraries, museums and creative venues. Oxford Brookes also has strong partnerships with many local institutions and businesses, including the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library, Science Oxford, BMW and some local F1 racing teams.


A centre of research excellence

Research at Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation, attracting high-quality staff and students as well as major funded projects. 97% of research at Brookes is internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.

Research students at Oxford Brookes join a vibrant and supportive environment and benefit from expert supervision. As a research student, you will have access to excellent research training led by the Oxford Brookes Graduate College.

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