Become a research-informed, inquiry-based leader in your field with a Doctor of Education from the University of Stirling.

The EdD is a professional doctorate for education professionals in all fields and settings. If you are working as a teacher or manager in the 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.

The EdD is a six-year part-time programme for professionals working in all areas of education who wish to draw on their work experience to gain a doctorate. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct an original piece of research on a topic of your choice and contribute new knowledge to education research and practice.

Designed for ambitious and inquisitive education professionals with a vision to make a real and lasting impact on educational practice, the new Doctorate in Educational Professional Practice at Stranmillis provides working professionals with the opportunity to delve into the complex world of educational practice, guided by experienced researchers who understand the reality of contemporary real-world educational settings; and, at the same time, enhancing your career and professional development through making a unique and original contribution to the education sector.

This programme is intended for professionals and practitioners in management and diverse fields of practice who are able to draw on their professional work experience as a part of their Ph.D. qualification.