IMPORTANT BEFORE SUBMITTING AN ONLINE APPLICATION:
All PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to contact/identify a potential Supervisor and prepare a research proposal before submitting an online application.
Overview:
In an era of disruptive innovation in education, the Doctor of Education (EdD) programme at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) provides a lifelong learning opportunity for those who are committed to education practice with passion and purpose. The programme supports students’ aspirations to synergise theory with practice, play a role in transforming education for the future, and explore possibilities for achieving such transformation in both the Chinese and global contexts. The programme adopts an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approach while concurrently developing students’ academic ability and professional expertise. This research-based, practice-oriented programme enables students to think critically about how to address challenges and how to play a leading role in shaping education for the future.
Why is EdD at XJTLU your best choice?
You can earn a doctorate from the University of Liverpool and get an internationally acclaimed education without travelling outside of China. This degree is also accredited by China’s Ministry of Education.
This programme is conducted in a blended way, combining online and onsite lectures and tutorials for a flexible learning schedule.
Every year, you are provided with opportunities to participate in hundreds of conferences and events hosted by XJTLU. These events allow you to socialise with other EdD candidates and be a part of a unique community that strengthens lifelong learning.
Your learning experience is further enriched by various teaching methods, such as classroom brainstorming, case studies, workshops, lectures, study tours in China and other countries, field visits to different cities, and president-entrepreneurial forums. These sessions are designed to enhance teacher-student interactions, group collaboration, and work-integrated learning, which can help you develop global perspectives and improve your leadership competencies.
This programme capitalises on the robust ecosystem built by XJTLU’s Academy of Future Education. You will engage with people who share your commitment to innovation in education, including elementary and middle school teachers, vocational leaders, and university professors and administrators.
After being admitted into this programme, you will have two supervisors, one from XJTLU and the other from the University of Liverpool. As education researchers and practitioners, they will broaden your horizons about how to learn and teach in the global context.
Knowledge and skills
The EdD programme aims to cultivate leaders and experts who can drive educational transformations for the future. Graduates of this programme will:
obtain a comprehensive theoretical understanding of various aspects of education, including educational leadership and management, future education, educational reform, learning theories, and more;
develop a research methodology that integrates theory into their own educational practices. It can enhance their lifelong learning through reflective practice;
utilise research-oriented approaches to explore educational practices and tackle existing and potential issues in the field of education; • engage critically, reflectively, and collaboratively with education communities through research and professional practices;
become future educational leaders who think globally and act locally, and make an impact on education both domestically and internationally.
Academic requirement
Must have a Master’s degree. Students with a Master’s degree in education, psychology, leadership, intercultural communication, or other relevant social science field are preferred.
Work experience/other requirements
Applicants must have acquired at least four years of full-time experience in the education sector (or equivalent) and aspire to be leaders in education.
English language requirement
All applicants applying for the EdD programme must demonstrate that they are competent in the use of English language and satisfy the University’s requirements. You will need to provide evidence of your level of English proficiency.
IELTS academic 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component), or
TOEFL iBT 100 (with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23), or
PTE Academic 69 (with minimum scores of 61 in each component).
*We do not accept MyBest Scores of TOEFL iBT or a combination of test scores taken at different times for any accepted English proficiency tests.
Please note this is only valid for two years from the test report date to the start date of the programme. If you are unsure about the requirements or which test scores are accepted, please contact the Admissions Team at doctoralstudies@xjtlu.edu.cn for clarification.
English language exemption requirements
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration;
You have completed, or are completing, a degree at XJTLU or in the following countries or territories (excluding Chinese joint-venture programmes): Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British Overseas Territories, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, or the USA.
Please note this exemption is only valid for two years from the date of the degree award to the start date of the doctoral programme.
