Professional Doctorate in Education
London South Bank UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by London South Bank University, the Professional Doctorate Professional Doctorate in Education provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year part-time structure. Overview: This programme is aimed at education researchers and experienced practitioners wishing to gain a practice-focused higher degree and make an original contribution to theory and practice in a field associated with social justice and inclusive education. The EdD engages with inclusive education in its broadest sense across the whole age range including throughout adulthood and is relevant across all educational settings. Students come from a range of settings as well as school, college and university, such as the charity sector, prison education, the arts and social care. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Level Requirements Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications Course applicants will normally have experience of study at post-graduate level from a UK university or its overseas equivalent. They should have a current role working in education (in its broadest sense) along with a minimum of three years of relevant practice-based experience.All successful candidates will be interviewed. Prior to interview |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£8,450
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,245
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — London South Bank University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £36,000 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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