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Scholar-practitioner doctorate for educational transformation
Online or on campus
The Haverton Doctor of Education (EdD) is a professional doctorate for leaders who generate knowledge from and for the field. Unlike a pure PhD that prioritises theory contribution for academic careers first and foremost, the EdD centres problems of practice: school and university improvement, learning design, equity and policy implementation. You will complete structured doctoral coursework, defend a research proposal, and produce a dissertation that is both scholarly and actionable. Supervision pairs research faculty with practitioners who understand institutional complexity. Doctor of Education (EdD) is taught as one award, not a list of unrelated modules. The published length is 3–4 years, and the credit total is 54. Students move from Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in Education through Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in Education; Learning Sciences & Pedagogical Leadership; Education Policy, Equity & Systems Reform; Organisational Change in Education Settings; Ethics, Positionality & Professional Judgement; Improvement Science & Programme Evaluation, and finish on Doctoral Viva & Impact Dissemination. Each course has a question, a method, and a submission. In this field, students design a short sequence for a named group of learners and the criteria that would mark it fairly. Reading is a curriculum extract, an assessment specification, and an evaluation summary. The artefact a marker expects is a plan with outcomes, a task, criteria, and a note on bias. The award is built so that a graduate can do the following in practice: Frame and investigate problems of practice with doctoral rigour Apply mixed methods appropriate to educational settings Generate findings that change institutional practice and policy Teaching assumes the student can read a source, attempt a problem before the seminar, and revise after feedback. Attendance at live seminars is part of the design. The capstone or final course must use the methods of the earlier courses; a project that ignores them does not pass. This course does not confer a teaching licence, QTS, or equivalent registration. The pages for each course name the topics that are examined. Those topics are the syllabus. A brochure line is not a substitute for them.
The EdD is assessed at doctoral standard. Viva voce examination and ethical research conduct match the Haverton University's doctoral regulations. Ideal for heads, deans, system leaders, instructional designers and education policy professionals.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Alex Morgan leads learning-sciences supervision; Dr. Aisha Okonkwo specialises in equity and comparative education systems reform.
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Online tuition is free. Online examinations and certificates are 100% free and sponsored.
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Prefer to learn at our London campus? Campus tuition is published on each programme page. All examinations are 100% free of charge.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDD802 | Doctoral Dissertation Research Doctoral Dissertation Research (EDD802) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDD701 | Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in Education Becoming a Scholar-Practitioner in Education (EDD701) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD702 | Learning Sciences & Pedagogical Leadership Learning Sciences & Pedagogical Leadership (EDD702) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD703 | Education Policy, Equity & Systems Reform Education Policy, Equity & Systems Reform (EDD703) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD704 | Organisational Change in Education Settings Organisational Change in Education Settings (EDD704) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD705 | Ethics, Positionality & Professional Judgement Ethics, Positionality & Professional Judgement (EDD705) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD706 | Improvement Science & Programme Evaluation Improvement Science & Programme Evaluation (EDD706) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDD711 | Qualitative Inquiry for Educational Practice Qualitative Inquiry for Educational Practice (EDD711) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD712 | Quantitative Methods & Measurement in Education Quantitative Methods & Measurement in Education (EDD712) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD713 | Mixed Methods Research Design Mixed Methods Research Design (EDD713) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD714 | Literature Synthesis & Research Proposal Writing Literature Synthesis & Research Proposal Writing (EDD714) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
| EDD801 | Doctoral Research Proposal Defence Doctoral Research Proposal Defence (EDD801) is a course on Doctor of Education (EdD). It carries 45 credits and 450 notional learning hours, at 10 hours per credit. The course is taught at doctoral level. A pass requires a question, a method, evidence a committee can audit, and an explicit limit on the claim. The chapters are the syllabus. Each chapter is a class of work this course assesses. Preparation is the reading, dataset, or case for that chapter. Seminar time is spent on the decision, the calculation, or the draft. The student revises after feedback. A pass requires the method named in the chapters, evidence a marker can check, and a stated limit on what the result does not show. Haverton University teaches this course on the published route for this degree. This course does not confer a teaching licence or qualified-teacher status.
| 45 · 450 h |
Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3–4 years. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Haverton. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. All online degree examinations and certificates are 100% free and sponsored — the only cost for online study is the application fee. Campus tuition and campus examinations are charged separately. Check the Fees page for details.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Haverton University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
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