Doctor of Education
Education studies
A course by
AUT
A practice-led doctorate for educators who create new knowledge through professional practice, creative work, and research. The programme prepares experienced professionals for advanced roles in research, leadership, and policy by developing critical inquiry and practice-led research skills.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced research competency
Gain deep knowledge and experience in education-focused methodologies, ethics, and critical analysis, enabling independent research practice.
Produce original contributions to knowledge and practice
Design, realise, and analyse a substantial creative or practice-oriented artefact with an accompanying exegesis, contributing new insights to education.
Transition from practitioner to practitioner-researcher
What You're Signing Up For
The Doctor of Education (EdD) at AUT is a practice-led doctoral programme for educators seeking to create knowledge through hands-on professional, creative, and practice-based research. Students develop a research approach in tandem with a creative artefact or professional work, advancing equity, diversity, and ethical practice with a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The programme welcomes leaders, artists, practitioners, and educators from schools, communities, health, the arts, and public life. Coursework develops research and ethical competency, supporting the transition from practitioner to researcher. The degree is identical in standard to a PhD but is highly contextual and practice-oriented.
Course Content
- Research methodologies and ethics
- Small-scale practice-led study
- Practice-led creative artefact and critical exegesis
- Portfolio blocs (collaborative cohort-based learning)
- Research proposal development and board approval
- Transition from practitioner to researcher
- Critical reflection and ethical judgment
- Contextualised education inquiry and practice
What you need to know first
Master’s degree with honours OR Bachelor’s degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study), with standard equivalent to first or second class (first division) honours
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Research
Public sector
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Academic and practice-oriented researcher