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Overview
Key facts
The Professional Doctorate in Education programme at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China brings people together from across education sectors to work as a cohort in a series of weekend study schools and then on an extended piece of original research.
Programme highlights
The programme is taught by an established team of nationally and internationally recognised education scholars who boast a wide range of expertise and experience in research, teaching and policy work.
The programme has a focus on theoretically-informed, applied educational research as a basis for understanding and transforming education understanding, practices and contexts across a range of sectors.
It seeks to explore the connections between policy, research and professional knowledge and practice. At all times students will be expected to develop their own arguments and critical standpoint in relation to education research.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Understanding Education Knowledge
- Methodology and Methods for Researching Education
- Reviewing Literature for Researching Education
- Key Debates and Issues for Researching Education
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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PTE Academic 71
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Ningbo, China
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 100
PTE Academic 71
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
A candidate for the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) degree must:
- be a graduate of the University of Nottingham (or any other approved university) holding a Bachelor’s degree (normally first or second class Honours or equivalent) and normally holding an appropriate Masters degree or
- hold such other qualifications as may, on the recommendation of the School, be deemed by Senate to be equivalent to the qualifications referred to in (a).
- have a minimum of two years’ professional experience within a relevant field.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents65000 CNY / year≈ 65000 CNY / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents65000 CNY / year≈ 65000 CNY / year
Living costs
Ningbo
China
3980 - 6290 CNY / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Work Permits
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education.
Available Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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