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.
Fees
The tuition fee payable for the EdD programme is RMB 80,000 per year. It normally takes 5.5 years to complete the programme.
Alumni discount
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool, or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.
Careers
The EdD programme is designed for experienced education professionals who seek to advance their academic and career prospects with a global perspective. Graduates of the programme can pursue a range of jobs and careers, including but not limited to:
Leaders and administrators in various educational contexts (universities, vocational colleges, primary and secondary schools, and kindergartens);
Practice-oriented researchers;
Academic staff;
Managers in private educational institutions;
Education department managers in corporate organisations;
Managers in non-governmental organisations with a focus on education; and
Managers in educational administrative departments.
