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Doctor of Education

Doctor of Education

University of Waikato · Hamilton, New Zealand

About this programme

Designed specifically for educational professionals, this qualification is a supervised professional research degree designed to provide you with high quality, advanced research skills to extend your leadership credentials and abilities in education.

Programme facts

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Duration
3 years
Tuition
NZD 42,998 / year
English
IELTS 6.5
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
July, March
Deadline
Rolling admissions

Entry requirements

  • PhD applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with honours or a master's degree that includes a significant research component (at least 25% of one year's study), with a minimum of Second Class, First Division (or equivalent) in that qualifying degree. Before applying, you must identify and secure a Waikato supervisor in your area and outline your proposed research — an Invitation to Apply from an agreed supervisor is required, with final admission approved by the Postgraduate Research Committee. International applicants must also meet the University's English-language requirements.

Visa

Application fee
NZD 850 (online application fee)
Proof of funds
NZD 20,000/yr
Processing time
Up to 8 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (1)