PhD of Education
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Suzhou, China
- 3, 4.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor and master degrees (any discipline)
- At least four years full-time professional experience in education
- Strong English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 6.0 each)
- TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic accepted subject to test date and official conversion rules
- PTE Academic 61 - 69
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor and master qualifications and transcripts
- Official language qualification
- Evidence of education-sector professional experience
- Application materials requested by the EdD portal
How to apply
- Check the official Doctor of Education entry requirements and the current intake availability. Prepare evidence of your bachelor and master qualifications
- English proficiency
- the required education-sector work experience. Follow the instructions in the XJTLU EdD application portal and supply the requested documents. Contact the Graduate School to confirm the application deadline and any deposit before submitting your application. Monitor your email for an admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥99,000, ¥80,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Suzhou Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academy of Future Education |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | EdD scholarship eligibility not confirmed, Contact Graduate School before listing an award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
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Scholarships
EdD scholarship eligibility not confirmed, Contact Graduate School before listing an award.
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The program takes 3, 4.5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥99,000, ¥80,000 CNY per year. The estimated living cost is ¥77,400 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 6.0 each), TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic accepted subject to test date and official conversion rules, PTE Academic 61 - 69. Work experience is required.
EdD scholarship eligibility not confirmed, Contact Graduate School before listing an award.