Doctor of Education 48 months PHD Programme By The University of Auckland |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

52,770 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The EdD programme 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The EdD programme 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.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
90+
58+
5.5+

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.

Programme-specific requirements

  • You must have at least two years’ professional experience in education or an education-related field.
  • You must be living in New Zealand to undertake this programme as it structured as part-time study for the first two years.

01 Dec 2025
4 Years
Mar

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
7,659 NZD
International
52,770 NZD

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