Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the British University in Dubai (BUiD) is designed for professionals aiming to enhance their educational leadership skills. This degree combines research with practical application, making it relevant to a wide range of industries, both within and outside the education sector. The EdD programme prepares scholars to address critical issues in education, improve teaching and learning in diverse contexts, and achieve better outcomes for all learners. While EdD concentrates on real-world problems, the PhD in Education focuses on producing distinct original research that contributes significantly to the field of knowledge. The programme enhances professional development, foster lifelong learning, and build leadership skills in specialized areas, preparing graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the educational sector. In line with international academic standards, the new structure of the PhD programme is based on the British model, where students are mainly trained in the first year on research skills before they begin work on their thesis from the second year onwards. This model ensures a strong foundation in research methodology, enabling students to undertake impactful doctoral research with confidence and clarity.