Doctor of Education

Graduates will be able to: link, in a coherent and rigorous manner, theory and research to questions of professional practice; meet high international standards in the quality of their scholarly work; be adept at presenting their work in conferences and seminars and in publishing their findings; value the process of peer review in advancing scholarly and professional understanding; adopt an investigative, probing, open-minded, reflective, dialogical stand in addressing scholarly and professional problems; draw on insights from their studies in seeking to make a worthwhile difference in the lives of others; be willing and able to demonstrate leadership in their domains of professional endeavour and have a strong sense of global awareness and participate actively in wider scholarly and professional communities.

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love.

UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.