These last for up to 2 hours and are on a variety of topics. Usually there are six each year. Each year there is, in addition, one EdD conference, lasting for a full day. Here students present papers reporting their own research findings and listen to distinguished outside guest speakers. By this process some students may be admitted directly to the 2nd year of the EdD course.
Exemption is dependent upon prior learning or experience being recent and relevant.
If you have recently completed a MA or M.Ed course, for example, you may be eligible to apply for exemption from specific modules on the EdD course. Each case is assessed individually by the University's Graduate School. There is a choice of topics. They are all taught by staff who are leading experts in their field. A separate booklet provides full details of the modules offered each year.