Who is the EdD programme for?
The EdD offers research training and career development to a broad range of professionals in areas relating to education, whether in schools, higher education or elsewhere. Current students include:
- Early years, primary and secondary teachers
- FE lecturers
- Headteachers
- Support staff i.e. special needs support assistants
- Managers of units or institutions
- HE lecturers
- Trainers in a range of professional organisations
- Medical educators
- Contract researchers in HEIs
- Administrators in national organisations focused on issues related to learning and teaching
- Adult educators
- Local Authority Inspectors and Advisers
Who is the EdD in Language and Literacy for?
The EdD Literacy and Language in Education is designed for those who wish to research their practice in Literacy and Language education in more depth, whether they work directly with literacy students, are involved in the professional education of literacy / language practitioners or offer other services related to literacy and language. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds including: teachers from all types of school; further and higher education institution lecturers; librarians; e-learning technologists, drama specialists and other literacy professionals. We welcome students from all over the world, from professionals at all stages of their careers - from their first year up to post retirement age.
