The EdD degree is the largest and fastest growing of all the ‘named’ or professional doctorates internationally. EdD programmes differ substantially internationally.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) at The University of Auckland is cohort-based, and Part One organised around the study needs of full-time professionals in education and other related fields. Candidates are required to attend four intensive teaching sessions (one evening and the following full day) per year in completing the Research Portfolio (Part One) component of the degree. Other workshops and classes are also available. The programme addresses the nature and purpose of educational research, assists students in sharpening their research questions, and demands wide and critical reading. Discussion of key theoretical and methodological problems is fostered. Candidates are encouraged to engage in processes of peer review and to seek publication of their work in refereed journals.
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Because they are required to meet regularly, candidates must be resident in New Zealand and within easy travelling distance of Auckland during their candidature.
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Programme Structure
The degree programme is normally completed in 4-6 years from date of registration:
PART ONE: EDPROFST 841 Research Portfolio (120 pts in total)
The Research Portfolio is completed over the first two years of the programme and consists of four supervised research tasks: a critical literature review, a methodology project, the preparation of an article for submission to a refereed academic journal, and the development of a detailed Thesis proposal.
PART TWO: EDPROFST 897 Thesis (240 points in total)
How to Apply
Contact Leigh Beever (l.beever@auckland.ac.nz)
Admission to the Faculty and to the University. There are two related parts to the EdD admission and enrolment process: (1) The first is an assessment by the Faculty of Education of your suitability (given your qualifications, relevant professional experience, proposed topic, and the availability of appropriate supervisors) for enrolment in a research programme within the EdD degree (see below: Application for admission to the Faculty of Education EdD programme).
Application Deadline
Applications are being received now.
