EdD – The Sheffield EdD in Education

This course will help you develop your own high standards of research that can be applied to a range of professional and managerial careers. You can study from anywhere at any time and share experiences with fellow students during the study weekends in Sheffield.

 

Course description

The Sheffield EdD is a vibrant and successful distance learning programme which attracts students from all over the world. The programme is based on a structure of study weekends, so you can study from anywhere at any time and also share experiences with fellow students at the weekend study schools in Sheffield.

The main aim of the programme is that students develop their own high standards of research that will be relevant to a range of professional and managerial careers.

The EdD is divided into two Parts; Part 1 is the taught element of the course and runs over two years while Part 2 is the research component. In Part 1 students undertake modules which focus on research training in preparation for Part 2. In Part 2 students undertake an independent study in an area of their choice, under the supervision of their own personal supervisor.

Study weekends

The weekend study schools are held in Sheffield and are a rewarding feature of the programme. You’ll have the chance to take part in lectures, workshops, seminars and group and individual tutorials. You will also benefit from networking opportunities with fellow students.

Dates for study weekends

• Weekend 1: Friday 14 October–Sunday 16 October 2022
• Weekend 2: Friday 24 February–Sunday 26 February 2023
• Weekend 3: Friday 19 May–Sunday 21 May 2023

These are our confirmed dates, but dates may change due to factors beyond our control. If dates change we’ll give students as much warning as possible.

How to apply

1. You’ll need to provide a short personal statement of no more than 1,000 words. This should explain your reasons for applying for the programme and indicate how your work will relate to one of our research clusters or networks. We are also keen to hear about your existing research skills and experiences. The statement should be succinct and tightly structured.

2. You’ll also need to provide a piece of writing of approximately 2,000 words that you have produced. This could be:

• a short extract from a longer piece of your academic writing (for example a masters thesis or published journal article)
• an extract from an analytical document or report that you have written in the course of your professional duties (for example a policy document, a review of practice in education, an internal report written for your institution or employer) or journalism that you have published (for example Times Higher Education (THE), The Times Higher Education Supplement (THES), Union Magazine.
• a proposal for your study, providing a rationale for your focus and your initial ideas for a methodology

You could also make up a portfolio consisting of one or more of these types of documents.

Please upload this piece of writing to the Course Supporting Documents section of the online application form.

 

Modules

The EdD is divided into two parts:

1. A taught element of the course and runs over two years. Students are encouraged to engage critically in complex contemporary issues in education and education research.
2. A research component. Students undertake their own independent research and this is facilitated through collaborative, collegial relationships, including both cohort and individual supervision.

 

 

 

Part one:

 

Being and Becoming a Researcher

Curriculum and Pedagogy

Critical Issues in Contemporary Education

Educational Research: Theory and Practice

 

 

 

Part two:

Following induction, students undertake their own independent research and this is facilitated through collaborative, collegial relationships, including both cohort and individual supervision.

Students will be invited to become members of at least one research cluster or network in the School of Education and encouraged to take an active role in their related activities such as conferences, seminar series and readings groups, in order to develop expertise in their chosen field of study and raise or establish their own national and international research profiles.

 

 

The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.

 

Duration

Part-time (distance learning):

• Part I: 2–4 yrs PT
• Part II: 2–4 yrs PT

Entry requirements

You should hold both a bachelor’s degree (normally first or second class honours or equivalent) and an appropriate masters degree, or equivalent.

You should also have a minimum of two years’ professional experience within a relevant field.

 

Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

 

 

 

Fees and funding

Staff from the University of Sheffield applying for the EdD do not pay fees for Part 2 of the programme (the research component).

• Home (2022 annual fee) : £3,298
• Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £10,765

The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.

 

 

key dates

September start

 

Monday 29 August 2022	Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process.
Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time)	Applications close for September 2022 entry
Monday 17 October 2022	Last date to register for most courses