DCU Doctor of Education - Applications are Now Open

The EdD is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice.

The programme, offered within DCU's Institute of Education, aims to foster professional development through research as well as meeting the requirements of rigour and originality expected of a doctorate. It includes assessed taught courses, research-focused workshops and supervised original research. It offers participants the opportunity to take modules in and complete a research study in one of the following Areas of Professional Focus:

• Arts, Creativity, and Music in Education
• Assessment, Learning and Teaching
• Digital Learning
• Education for Sustainable Futures
• Ethical and Multi Denominational Education
• Inclusive and Special Education
• Leadership and Evaluation
• Professional Learning and Teacher Education

Through a strong group dynamic, the intention of the programme is to foster cohort solidarity, develop inter- and intra-personal skills that are critical for teamwork, while simultaneously developing writing, research, critical, analytical, communication, leadership and collaborative skills to the highest possible standards. The intention is to educate an existing emergent educational leadership in the Irish context to the highest possible international standards.

Applications for this programme are now open. Please contact [email protected] for an application form. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is March 31st, 2022.

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