Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Professional Doctorate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
39,000
(c. USD22,865.7)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Tailored for education professionals, this supervised research degree equips you with advanced research capabilities to enhance your leadership skills in the educational field.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) expands your academic expertise, making it applicable across diverse educational environments. This program is ideal for experienced educators with a minimum of three years in the field who seek to deepen their knowledge, refine their practice, and earn a doctoral qualification.
Internationally recognized as equivalent to a PhD, this degree serves as a gold standard for investigating education policy and practice. The EdD attracts professionals from various educational backgrounds, creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters innovative research approaches.
While most educators pursue the EdD part-time over 6-8 years alongside their professional work, full-time study options spanning 3-4 years are also available.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To qualify to enrol for the EdD, an applicant must
- have qualified for the award of a recognised teaching or allied professional qualification and must produce evidence of at least three years of competent service as an education practitioner and
- have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree in a field relevant to the proposed research1 with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
- have qualified for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research, or
- have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research, and
- have demonstrated research experience and ability, normally at least 30 points of research in an honours or master's degree, or significant professional research experience, or equivalent, or
- in exceptional circumstances have produced other evidence to the satisfaction of the Postgraduate Research Committee that they have adequate skills and knowledge to proceed with the proposed research.
English Language Requirements
- an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
- a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
- a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
Tuition
NZD
39,000