Doctor of Education
Education studies
A course by
University of Waikato
A professional doctorate designed for experienced education practitioners seeking advanced research skills and leadership credentials in educational policy, practice, and inquiry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton, Hamilton
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Conduct advanced, original applied research
Carry out robust, independent research into an aspect of educational practice, culminating in a doctoral thesis.
Extend professional expertise in education
Apply advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge to improve educational practice and leadership.
Lead in education policy and practice
Provide academic and professional leadership at national and international levels in educational practice.
What You're Signing Up For
The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of Waikato is a supervised professional research degree for educational professionals. It develops advanced research skills and extends academic and practical expertise for leaders in education. The programme has both taught and research components, allowing you to explore advanced education studies and conduct independent research to enhance teaching, learning, and leadership in educational practice.
Course Content
- Advanced Education Inquiry: Pedagogies and Practices for Social Justice
- Advanced Education Inquiry: Leading Educational Transformation
- Advanced Education Inquiry: Policy, Context, Discourse
- Advanced Education Inquiry: Research Paradigms and Theories
- Advanced Education Inquiry: Research Design
- Independent supervised research and thesis
What you need to know first
Recognised teaching or allied professional qualification with at least three years of competent service as an education practitioner
New Zealand Bachelor's degree with Honours or Master's degree in a relevant field with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction, or equivalent qualification
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Educational Leadership
Research
Future employment opportunities might be
Academic leadership roles
Senior roles in educational policy development
Educational consultant