Doctor of Education 36 months PHD Programme By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

14,803 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Doctor of Education programme, offered since 1997, was the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It graduated its first group of students in 2001. The Doctor of Education programme is a professional doctorate that includes both coursework and research components. It offers a variety of relevant courses and supervised thesis research. The Doctor of Education programme aims to help experienced professionals to develop a deep understanding of their chosen areas of study, to encourage them in the search for innovative approaches to educational inquiry and practical insights, and to assist them in resolving educational problems.

The Doctor of Education programme is designed to suit the needs of professionals who seek to meet the challenges of educational change effectively and desire to have their work thoroughly grounded in the theory and practice of defined areas of study. Over the years, the majority of students admitted by the programme are school principals, senior teachers, lecturers and administrative staff in universities, and other professionals working for government agencies and social organisations. Their thesis studies have produced valuable indigenous knowledge to inform educational decisions and improve educational practices. The doctoral graduates are an important driving force in serving and leading our local / regional educational community.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Doctor of Education programme, offered since 1997, was the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It graduated its first group of students in 2001. The Doctor of Education programme is a professional doctorate that includes both coursework and research components. It offers a variety of relevant courses and supervised thesis research. The Doctor of Education programme aims to help experienced professionals to develop a deep understanding of their chosen areas of study, to encourage them in the search for innovative approaches to educational inquiry and practical insights, and to assist them in resolving educational problems.

The Doctor of Education programme is designed to suit the needs of professionals who seek to meet the challenges of educational change effectively and desire to have their work thoroughly grounded in the theory and practice of defined areas of study. Over the years, the majority of students admitted by the programme are school principals, senior teachers, lecturers and administrative staff in universities, and other professionals working for government agencies and social organisations. Their thesis studies have produced valuable indigenous knowledge to inform educational decisions and improve educational practices. The doctoral graduates are an important driving force in serving and leading our local / regional educational community.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
7.9+

For the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Business Administration (Chinese), Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science Programmes, the applicant shall have:

  • a master's degree obtained from a recognized university; or
  • a bachelor's degree, normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above, and have been registered in a course of study for a master's degree at this University for at least one year and have demonstrated research ability; or
  • been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and have been approved for admission by the Graduate Council; or
  • obtained the degrees of M.B., Ch.B., or equivalent, or under special circumstances, the degree of bachelor, for admission to programmes of the Faculty of Medicine.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably:

  • hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, or equivalent education qualifications, and/or have relevant experience as deemed acceptable;
  • provide proof of their research capability in the form of past publications, Master's thesis, and/or strong support from academic referees;
  • perform satisfactorily in an interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education; and
  • pass a written entrance examination conducted by the Graduate Division of Education, if necessary.
  • Submit a research proposal in English or Chinese. Futher information can be referred to Graduate Division's homepage (https://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/higherdegree/).

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
14,803 USD
International
14,803 USD

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