Overview

Research undertaken on the Social Science programme at University College London (UCL) can be based in any area in education, subject to the applicant being able to identify suitable principal and subsidiary supervisors within IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society.

Based within an education institute with an exceptional reputation for high-quality research we offer access to a very experienced and well-regarded EdD programme team. In addition, each EdD student will work with both a principal and subsidiary research supervisor.

The first module Foundations of Professionalism in Education on our programme is delivered face-to-face. We offer a flexible design for the rest of our taught modules, comprising a mixture of both face-to-face and blended/online learning. This enables the EdD student to select the modes of delivery best suited to their needs at different stages of their programme.

The foundation of your career

Research undertaken at IOE will help students build connections between education and other related areas, such as economic and social status, employment, medicine, health and welfare, child development and families.

In searching out answers to major questions and looking for solutions to fundamental social issues, our students will develop careers which have a direct bearing on all members of society. Through their research, students will make a contribution to both professional and academic knowledge

Employability

EdD graduates are currently working as teachers, university and college lecturers and researchers, college principals and directors, policy analysts and education consultants.

Programme Structure

Research areas

Culture, Communication and Media

Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment

Education, Practice and Society

Learning and Leadership

Psychology and Human Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies Sociology View 81 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have acquired at least four years' full-time experience in a relevant professional area and should normally hold a postgraduate Master’s degree. We require a transcript of the Master's degree.

Applicants should also provide a 2,000-word statement summarising the research they would like to conduct if admitted to the EdD programme, stating how they feel the programme would enhance their professional development.
To be invited for interview, applicants must have a principal supervisor confirmed before the application closing date.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15650 GBP / year

≈ 15650 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3790 GBP / year

≈ 3790 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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