Overview

The Professional Doctorate in Education programme at University of Portsmouth is aimed at professionals across a range of educational contexts – including teachers, lecturers, learning support professionals, trainers, educational consultants and early years practitioners.

Key facts

Undertake a structured doctoral programme

Engage in explicit reflection on professional knowledge and practice

Experience peer learning and networking opportunities afforded by the cohort approach

Benefits of an EdD

Routes that Prof Doc graduates have pursued after successful completion of their studies include:

Lecturer

Head teacher

Educational consultant

Researcher

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Professionalism and Professional Practice
Educational Research Methods and Ethics
Publication, Dissemination and Impact
Research Proposal
Research Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications all year round, but we suggest applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 121 other PhDs in Education in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience, and demonstration of the ability to study at postgraduate level (60 level 7 credits, for example a PgCert, or equivalent). Applicants must be professionally engaged in the field of education in a way that enables them to achieve the programme learning outcomes. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8950 GBP / year

≈ 8950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3700 GBP / year

≈ 3700 GBP / year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Portsmouth

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