Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 110
IELTS: 7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Education
Overview
As with other doctoral programmes, the main purpose of this Education (part time) degree at University of Cambridge 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.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- The EdD is delivered through a series of long-weekend seminars, at least 3 each academic year, scheduled throughout the year.
- Hosted in one of the Colleges, the seminars run from Thursday night through to Saturday night and will typically involve some time in social events (including a College Formal Hall), as well as sessions on research methodology and real-world examples of change-orientated research.
- Seminars will feature Faculty-based researchers as well as a range of EdD Alumni and partners who have successfully researched change.
- Researching change requires a range of skills: students will be introduced to ways of working with data, evaluating impact and change through careful analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as skills associated with leadership and interpersonal communication required to make change and innovation happen.
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: 110
IELTS: 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for this course should have achieved a Masters (Pass).
- If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
- The EdD offered by the Faculty of Education is a research degree. Applicants for this course are, therefore, expected to have already developed demonstrable research abilities and skills in their chosen area of inquiry. The applicant's Master's degree will normally be in Education or a discipline related to the proposed doctoral research topic.
- Applicants without a UK-equivalent Master's degree, or those not currently pursuing a Master's, may still be considered if the required standard for EdD study can be evidenced through alternate criteria.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 38,376 AUD / year ≈ 20,326 GBP / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 12,697 AUD / year ≈ 6,725 GBP / year
Living costs
Cambridge, United Kingdom
1,597-2,766 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Education (part time).
Available Scholarships:
- NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies – University of Cambridge – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Trinity External Research Studentship – University of Cambridge – Grant: 60000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship – University of Cambridge – Grant: 10390 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship – University of Cambridge – Grant: 10390 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Wright Rogers Law Scholarships – University of Cambridge – Grant: 3000 GBP – Deadline: 01 Jul 2027
- Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships – University of Cambridge – Grant: 42500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- 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
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant: 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship – Amber Scholar – Grant: 6000 USD – Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant: 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- 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
- 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