Doctor of Education program enables the student to become part of a thriving academic community within the Centre for Education and School Partnerships. A member of academic staff with expertise in the chosen field is directly responsible for guiding and supporting the research program.

The Centre provides access to staff, facilities, and a supportive research environment. Within Education at LSBU, notable initiatives include the Participatory Autism Research Collective (PARC), which was established at the institution. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) recognized 75% of the research environment with a rating of 3* out of 4*, indicating quality conducive to producing research of international excellence.