Doctor of Education – EdD 72 months PHD Program By Victoria University of Wellington |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

72 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

36,150 NZDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a leader in educational theory, practice, and policy. Make a difference in educational settings in New Zealand and globally with original applied research.
The Doctor of Education is an opportunity for educators, policy-makers, and those in the wider educational field to gain the highest level of professional qualification. Benefit from the research and teaching strengths of the Wellington Faculty of Education to create new thinking and make your own impact on the field of education.
You’ll move through the programme with a cohort of other education practitioners, so you can share knowledge and strengthen relationships in the educational community.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Become a leader in educational theory, practice, and policy. Make a difference in educational settings in New Zealand and globally with original applied research.
The Doctor of Education is an opportunity for educators, policy-makers, and those in the wider educational field to gain the highest level of professional qualification. Benefit from the research and teaching strengths of the Wellington Faculty of Education to create new thinking and make your own impact on the field of education.
You’ll move through the programme with a cohort of other education practitioners, so you can share knowledge and strengthen relationships in the educational community.

Admission requirements

6.5+
90+
58+
176+
  • A Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree with First or Second Class Honours, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
  • To have provided evidence of appropriate and significant professional experience (normally at least five years) and reports from two referees who hold senior roles in education
  • To be accepted by the School of Education Research Committee
6 Years
Mar
Jul
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,719 NZD
-

International Students

36,150 NZD
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Students at our university find that here, living and learning are one. “The University has offered me plenty of opportunities—not only to help me pursue my dream career but also to build long-lasting friendships, give back to my community through volunteer work, attend events, and much more.” — Ula Earle, undergraduate student, 2024.  

 

Students will discover countless opportunities to get involved during their time at Victoria University of Wellington. There are more than 140 clubs, societies, and sports to explore, while extracurricular programmes such as the free Wellington International Leadership Programme support students in developing their personal global citizenship skills.   

 

Undergraduate programmes are taught in eight areas:  

·          Architecture and Design   

·          Business and Government   

·          Education   

·          Engineering   

·          Health   

·          Humanities and Social Sciences   

·          Law   

·          Science  

Victoria University of Wellington is ranked number one in New Zealand for research quality, according to the latest Performance-Based Research Fund evaluation . At our university, you’ll be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and have opportunities to work closely with expert staff and fellow students from around the globe.


We offer a range of postgraduate study options:

·          Graduate Certificate

·          Graduate Diploma

·          Postgraduate Certificate

·          Postgraduate Diploma

·          Bachelor’s degrees with Honours

·          Taught Master’s degrees

·          Research Master’s degrees

·          PhD


At Victoria University of Wellington, students will learn from academics who are among the best and brightest in their fields. More than 850 academics at the University are actively involved in research, and 66 percent of those are operating at the highest levels.

The University has more A-rated researchers in New Zealand’s main measure of research quality than any other New Zealand university in eight subject areas, including earth sciences, English language and literature, international relations, public policy, and political science. 

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