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Education (EdD) – (Ph.D.)
Institute of Education, University of London
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| Application Deadline: | Jun 15 | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The Doctor in Education (EdD) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. The student cohort provides an important element of the programme.
The EdD programme aims to foster professional development through research as well as meeting the requirements of rigour and originality expected of a doctorate. From the start you will work with a specialist supervisor to begin to develop research in a field of your choice related to your professional interests.
It takes at least 6 weeks to process applications to the Doctoral School, and during the summer months it may take longer than this. We recommend that all applications for study commencing in October 2012 are submitted by 15 June 2012.
Find out more and apply by 15 June to start your EdD in October at ioe.ac.uk/pgr
Contents
Programme of study and assessment
Taught element
The taught element consists of the courses listed below. It is assessed through a portfolio of three assignments of 5,000 words each and a reflective statement.
- Foundations of Professionalism in Education
- Methods of Enquiry 1
- Methods of Enquiry 2
The institution-focused study (IFS)
The IFS is unique to our EdD programme. It enables you to study an organisation concerned with educational provision, organisation and support with which you are professionally connected. Most EdD students locate their study in their own employing institution.
While you are preparing for your IFS, you will attend workshops which include input from specialists. You will present your study as a report of about 20,000 words, demonstrating how it has extended your understanding and supported your professional development.
The thesis
Your thesis, in your chosen specialist area, should be about 45,000 words in length, and should usually be related to your IFS and the taught element of the EdD. It must make a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the field of study and afford evidence of originality and a capacity for autonomous research.
At the start of the programme, we will appoint your supervisor from within one of our academic departments, who will provide you with support for your specialist studies. You will normally present your thesis at the end of Year 4. A viva voce held at the end of the programme examines both your thesis and your understanding of the integration of all the elements of your programme.
Length of programme and teaching arrangements
The programme is designed to be completed in four years of part-time study; the maximum period of registration is seven years. The entry date is October each year.
The taught part of the programme normally involves attendance at three Friday and Saturday blocks per term. IFS and thesis workshops will support the research component. Your supervisor will meet with you at least once a term during the taught part of the programme, and at least three times a term during the research stage.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry Requirements
You should have at least four years' full-time experience in a relevant professional area and should normally hold a postgraduate masters degree with good grades from a recognised university. We will expect you to provide details of the grades you obtained in your masters degree and a copy of, or a substantial extract from, your masters dissertation.
If your first language is not English, the Institute will need proof of your proficiency in English. We currently accept the following evidence of satisfactory competence for entry to a research degree:
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Minimum overall score 7.0 (with a score of no lower than 7.0 for writing and 7.0 for reading)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 650 in the paper-based test 280 in the computerised test 114 in the internet-based test.
If you have achieved a score of at least 5.5 in reading and writing modules of IELTS or 500 in TOEFL but are unable or do not wish to resit an English language test, your may enrol for our presessional course in English for Academic Purposes. Please see www.ioe.ac.uk/caplits for more information.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 4 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 650 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 280 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 114 |
Funding details
Please see www.ioe.ac.uk for up to date fees and funding information
Faculty
The Doctoral School brings together all research students at the Institute with the aim of providing a vibrant and productive research environment designed to help our students undertake high quality and successful research leading to an MPhil or PhD, EdD, DEdPsy, MRes or research focused MSc degree.
We have a comprehensive programme of research training and skills development which is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council ( ESRC). We run two student conferences a year, provide opportunties to publish in our peer-reviewed journal Educate~ as well as seminars and other events designed to enhance the research experience and professional development of our students.
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