Doctor of Education EdD

**Reasons to choose Kingston** <br/>- We offer a supportive and flexible learning environment to help busy professionals balance work with study.<br/><br/><br/>- We provide research facilities, research training opportunities, and research-active experienced supervisors from the wider Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education.<br/><br/><br/>- We have strong relationships with a number of multi-agency partners, providing students with extensive networking opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>**About this course** <br/><br/>The EdD is a professional doctorate for education professionals in all fields and settings. If you are working as a teacher or manager in early years, school, college, university, health and social care, library, prison or a museum or heritage service, this course will enhance your career. It will help you extend your professional understanding and develop advanced skills for research, reflection and evaluation.<br/><br/>The course combines contextual modules, critical self-reflection and independent research. Modules address issues of education professionalism, interprofessionalism, policy and practice, the philosophy and practice of educational research, the design of a research proposal and a substantial professional-relevant research project. <br/><br/>**Example modules**<br/>- Education Professionals as Knowledgeable Doers<br/><br/><br/>- Policy Transfer and Analysis<br/><br/><br/>- Knowledge and Practice in Educational Settings<br/><br/><br/>For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities** <br/><br/>This professional doctorate will enhance your employability skills to advance your existing career or develop a new one.