Overview
The Doctor of Education degree at University of Auckland is designed with working professionals in mind, providing a flexible and convenient approach to further study. Undertaking an EdD will enable you to generate new knowledge to advance educational practice and policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and other contexts.
The EdD is a unique, cohort-based doctoral programme where students work with cohort lecturers for the first two years and then with their own research supervisors, who have knowledge and expertise in their area of study and a range of research methods. A Doctor of Education degree has the same status as a PhD.
Career
The EdD is an international benchmark of professional policy and practice research. It is designed for professionals in any education-related role who want to extend their knowledge and expertise and apply this to their professional practice.
Jobs related to this programme
- Educational or public policy consultants
- Public and private sector learning facilitators
- Teaching or school leadership
- Tertiary sector professionals
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Literature Review
- Theoretical Framework
- Study Design
- Thesis Proposal
- Thesis
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Supervision and research requirements
- Meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry.
- You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate resources and facilities.
- You must write an initial statement of research intent to demonstrate your research capability and experience.
- All students must meet our English-language requirements as a condition of entry.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
48555 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48555 NZD per year during 48 months. -
National
7659 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7659 NZD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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