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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature Review

Theoretical Framework

Study Design

Thesis Proposal
Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 10 other PhDs in Education in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

48555 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 48555 NZD per year during 48 months.
National

7659 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7659 NZD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Auckland

1400 - 2200 NZD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Auckland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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