Doctor of Education (EdD)

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Douglas Business School is committed to developing educational leaders who inspire innovation, shape policy, and transform learning in an increasingly complex global environment.

Our Doctor of Education (EdD) programme is designed for experienced educators, academic leaders, school administrators, trainers, consultants, and professionals working across education and related sectors who wish to make a meaningful impact through applied research. The flexible online learning model enables you to continue your professional career while pursuing doctoral-level study, allowing you to learn wherever you are with access to comprehensive learning resources and academic support.

The programme combines advanced research methodology with contemporary educational theory and professional practice. Throughout your doctoral journey, you will critically examine real-world educational challenges, develop evidence-based solutions, and produce original research that contributes to the advancement of educational leadership, policy, curriculum, learning technologies, and institutional development.

Supported by an experienced team of academics, researchers, and education professionals, you will receive personalised supervision and mentoring throughout your studies. From the beginning of the programme, we work closely with you to understand your professional background, research interests, and career aspirations, ensuring that your doctoral experience is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant.

Medium of Instruction: English

The EdD programme will equip you with advanced knowledge and professional competencies in areas such as:

  • Educational Leadership and Management
  • Educational Policy and Governance
  • Curriculum Design and Innovation
  • Teaching, Learning and Assessment
  • Digital Learning and Educational Technology
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Organisational Change in Education
  • Quality Assurance and Accreditation
  • Research Methods and Educational Inquiry
  • Strategic Planning for Educational Institutions
  • Evidence-Based Educational Practice
  • Professional Development and Lifelong Learning