The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a part-time research degree designed for professionals committed to adopting a research approach to changing practice. As with other doctoral programmes, the main purpose of this degree is to prepare a substantial piece of original research, but in the EdD students will also use their professional expertise to consider how this research will influence systemic or institutional change.
Our doctoral students come from around the world and make important contributions to their fields. Graduates of the EdD have a track record of making significant changes to policy, practice and institutions. Typical applicants are practitioners in a variety of fields who recognise that education is key to innovation and change, and who have an idea of how they can influence and improve practice and/or policy. The programme offers the highest quality support and guidance, ensuring your research delivers real-world social and educational impact.
Research Environment
The EdD offers an innovative research environment, delivered through a series of weekend seminars hosted in one of the University’s Colleges. You will have the opportunity to be fully immersed in the College environment, and through participation in these events will become part of a vibrant EdD community.
Expert sessions taught by Faculty academics cover methodological areas related to practice-based, systemic and institutional change. Guest sessions from researching professionals offer real-world examples of how to create, innovate and sustain change. With guidance from your dedicated Supervisor and Adviser, you will develop within a strong and supportive EdD research network.
The UK's Research Excellence Framework assesses the quality of research produced by UK Higher Education Institutions. Based on Power Ranking scores, the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge placed 4th overall in the UK in the most recent results. In the REF 2021 exercise, the Faculty's research environment score (UoA23) attained the maximum score of 100%, with a profile of 'world leading' outputs and impact case studies among the strongest in the UK.
Continuing
Moving from a Master’s programme to doctoral study within the Faculty of Education is not automatic. Students wishing to do so must submit a separate doctoral application by the standard deadline.
Open Days
The University hosts and attends fairs and events throughout the year, in the UK and across the world. We also offer online events to help you explore your options.
Discover Cambridge: Master’s and PhD study webinars
Practical, step-by-step information about preparing a strong application for postgraduate study. Find out more on the Discover Cambridge webpage.
Virtual Postgraduate Open Days
The November Open Days focus on subject and course information. Webinar recordings are available until May.
Events for international students
Join us for Q&A webinars, funding webinars or get in touch with our regional managers. Find out more about events for international students.
For more information about all upcoming events visit our events pages.