Education - Research

The Doctor of Education is a four-year programme offered by the Department of Education in Maynooth University. It is designed for those who wish to undertake doctoral studies specifically related to their work in the field of education.

Applications for the EdD programme are accepted biennially and our next intake of students will be in September 2027. Applicants should hold a H2.1 (or higher) Masters Degree in Education or in a cognate discipline and experience as a practitioner in Education. A high level of ability in academic writing will be required, as evidenced by the submission of a sample of recent writing (e.g. chapter of Masters thesis, report, article or 3,000-word essay) as part of the application process. Applicants who meet the criteria will be invited to attend for interview. Minimum English language requirements: Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynooth/how-apply/english-language-requirements Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850