Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jan 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Feb 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education
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Overview
The Education EdD Doctorate from University of Huddersfield recruits from a wide variety of educational contexts and offers a comprehensive programme of study and training in quantitative and qualitative research techniques. One of the strengths of the course is the sense of group cohesion, which is developed in year one.
Research in Education at University of Huddersfield
- Our research students are supported by research active academic staff. Ongoing research underpins the School’s reputation for developing professionals.
- A vibrant and dynamic research culture include a seminar series, lectures by external speakers, funded research projects, book publications and journal articles. Our Research Centre and active research groups reflect emergent research areas led by our senior academics.
The School has a designated Research Centre; The Huddersfield Centre for Research in Education and Society (HUDCRES) has various research groups. The School of Education and Development has a research environment and was judged by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise to ‘be conducive to producing internationally recognised and internationally excellent research’. Visit the programme website for more information.
The School of Education and Professional Development offers a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research students from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds. The School has provided opportunities for study at PhD, EdD and Master’s level for over twenty years, and many of the graduates from our postgraduate research programmes now occupy senior positions in the education systems of the UK and countries overseas.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
PTE Academic: 59
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 35,329 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,932 AUD / year (≈ 5,257 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time per year:
- National: £2,628
- International: £8,500
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,134-1,889 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education EdD.
Available Scholarships
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (University of Huddersfield) - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 16 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Chancellor’s Scholarships (University of Huddersfield) - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 16 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Merit-based scholarships (University of Huddersfield) - Grant, 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) - Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li) - Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Boustany Foundation) - Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- The PhD Prep Fellowship (Admit Lab) - Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)) - Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) - Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies (CIAPS) - Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) - Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme) - Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027