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PhD

Doctor of Education (EdD) (Online)

University of Brigant

University of Brigant

PhD

Doctor of Education (EdD) (Online)

University of Brigant

University of Brigant (online)

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Tuition

Free (online)

Degree

PhD

Delivery

Full-time · Online

Duration

3 years (36 mo)

Language & requirements

Taught in: English

Tuition fees

  • INTERNATIONALFree (online)

About University of Brigant

Historic UK university (founded 1883) with Edinburgh campus and tuition-free online degrees.

Overview

A professional doctorate for senior educators and education leaders. Applied research in organisational improvement, learning sciences and policy — culminating in an original dissertation that advances practice.

Delivered fully online with live seminars, recorded lectures, and tutor support.

**Award:** University of Brigant **Credits:** 54 | **Typical duration:** 3 years (36 months)

Course structure

3 terms · 13 modules · 54 credits

Year 1 — Professional Knowledge

  • EDD701·Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in Education
    3 credits
  • EDD702·Learning Sciences & Pedagogical Leadership
    3 credits
  • EDD703·Education Policy, Equity & Systems Reform
    3 credits
  • EDD704·Organisational Change in Education Settings
    3 credits
  • EDD705·Ethics, Positionality & Professional Judgement
    3 credits
  • EDD706·Improvement Science & Programme Evaluation
    3 credits

Year 2 — Research Methods & Candidacy

  • EDD711·Qualitative Inquiry for Educational Practice
    3 credits
  • EDD712·Quantitative Methods & Measurement in Education
    3 credits
  • EDD713·Mixed Methods Research Design
    3 credits
  • EDD714·Literature Synthesis & Research Proposal Writing
    3 credits
  • EDD801·Doctoral Research Proposal Defence

Years 3–4 — Dissertation

  • EDD802·Doctoral Dissertation Research
    24 credits
  • EDD803·Doctoral Viva & Impact Dissemination

Learning outcomes

  • Apply discipline-specific theory to complex professional problems
  • Design and execute research or applied projects to postgraduate standard
  • Communicate findings clearly to academic and industry audiences
  • Demonstrate ethical, inclusive practice in global workplaces
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