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EdD

A professional doctorate for experienced educators that combines taught study with research on practice.

Also called
Doctor of Education
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Higher education

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Doctorate All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
The highest level of degree (RQF level 8), such as a PhD or EdD, awarded for original research.
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) All four UK nations (details may differ) United States International
A research doctorate awarded for an original thesis. At Oxford it is called a DPhil.

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