Professional Doctorate in Education


Location	University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Entry requirements
A candidate for a research degree shall normally hold at least a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.

In addition to these:
- EdD participants would normally have a relevant Masters Degree and
- a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.
- they will also be working currently in, or have access to, an education setting in which a programme of study can be carried out.

About the course

The Doctorate in Education (EdD) at UH is designed to support the professional learning and development of practitioners in the fields of education and training and to bring benefits to the organisations and professions in which they work. The programme seeks to empower professionals to research and innovate at doctoral level to address issues or problems of policy or practice directly relevant to their own professional interests and institutional concerns.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 1^st June 2026 (start date 1st October 2026). Applications are sent to doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Programme Director; however, requests must be made directly to Dr Rowena Senior - r.senior@herts.ac.uk by 1^st June 2026.

There are three key actions to engage with before making an application:

Discuss your proposed research with Dr Rowena Senior - r.senior@herts.ac.uk, to establish that it is appropriate for this award. Please contact Rowena directly to arrange a short meeting.
Attend a virtual Open Evening and a proposal writing workshop. These are held throughout the year. Please contact r.senior@herts.ac.uk for the latest dates/times.
Gather the documents listed below ready to make your application. To make an application documents must be submitted to doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk by the deadline above.

A completed application form that can be downloaded from the link here.
A research proposal with a title, (with separate bibliography) describing the form and methodology that your research will take (2000 words)
Copies of your qualifications (we will require an honours degree, normally at least 2:1 or above, in an appropriate discipline)
Transcripts
English language qualifications (if applicable). International students from countries where English is not the official first language should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Two references that attest your ability to study a research degree. These are not mandatory at application stage unless requested but must be provided if you are called to interview
A copy of your passport.

Course fees