Professional Doctorate in Education

Overview

If you are an experienced professional who is looking to enhance your industry expertise and knowledge to make a mark in your particular professional field, then pursuing ACT’s online Doctorate in Education is going to be your best bet. The independent research phase is what differentiates a Professional Doctorate from a PhD degree. Here you need to focus on assessing the current state of knowledge in your field, evaluating a real-world problem facing the industry you are associated with, understanding various research methods, designing and conducting a research study, enhancing your industry knowledge through research findings, etc. The course needs to be pursued online; hence it is well-suited for all who are currently employed and are not able to pursue higher qualification due to their inability to attend classroom sessions.

The degree will be awarded by the European International University (EIU-Paris).
Programs Available under our Doctorate in Education for teaching professionals:
1. Professional Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction
2. Professional Doctorate in Education
3. Professional Doctorate in Education Administration & Leadership
4. Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology
5. Professional Doctorate in Special Education
6. Professional Doctorate in Teaching

Course Duration

Complete the full program of study in a maximum duration of up to 3 years.
However, those unable to complete the program within the stipulated time will be given a grace period of 2 years and the student would be required to pay a maintenance bench fee to finish his/her degree within that grace period.
The course is conducted on a 100% online mode of learning
Online professional doctorate offers enough flexibility to the candidates that allows them to pursue the program across the globe

Disclaimer: Asian College of Teachers in collaboration with European International University, Paris offers Professional Doctorate which are coursework based and are DIFFERENT from that offered by EIU-Paris PDC, which is an Honorary Type Awards programme.

Curriculum and Credits

ACT’s professional Doctorate involves four stages:

Stage 1: Complete the Point Based Application form to check your eligibility
Stage 2: Complete Study of “Introduction to Research” *
Stage 3: Complete a Research paper of 10,000 words
Stage 4: A live online defense in front of a panel

*Through the modules, you will become familiar with the theoretical problems relevant to your professional field and reflect on how they can integrate these into your research project.

Credit System

Academic Credit System (ACS)

ACT’s Credit Framework

Credit System	Credits
Total Credits for completion	90
Conducting Accurate Internet Research	15
Introduction to Research (Coursework)	15
Dissertation (10,000 words Research)	30
Viva Voce (Thesis)	30

Disclaimer: Asian College of Teachers in collaboration with European International University, Paris offers Professional Doctorate which is coursework based and is DIFFERENT from that offered by EIU-Paris PDC, which is an Honorary Type Awards programme.

Eligibility

Admission to the Professional Doctorate is open to students from all disciplines
Recognised Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in any field or equivalent level
Life Experience 10+ years
English Level – IELTS Level 6.0 or equivalent

Fees

The course is priced at :
- 2400 GBP – If Paying from UK or EU
- 93,000 Thai Baht – If Paying in Asia
- 200,000 INR – If Paying in India
Payments can be made via Online Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal or Cash.
Scholarships and financial aid are offered for online learning degree programs.
Upon registering, candidates are responsible for opting out of any course.

Refund Policy

Once students register for a course, they are responsible for dropping any course they decide not to attend.
Once you have enrolled in the program and you wish to immediately pull out before any access has been granted - 50% of the tuition fee will be refunded
No refund for students who have received course access and have already started off with the program from ACT
Read all Terms and Conditions before making payments
Processing of refunds make take up to 3 months

Certification and Accreditation

ACT's higher education programs are duly validated and certified by The European International University, EIU-Paris
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is affiliated to The European International University, EIU-Paris
Students successfully completing ACT's cutting-edge international education curricula will receive ACT's letter of completion alongside Professional Doctorate degree from The European International University, EIU-Paris
The European International University, EIU-Paris is a private, independent higher education provider.
EIU – Paris, is a private higher education establishment authorized by the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Research, and Innovation.
The European International University, EIU-Paris is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
EIU-Paris is duly authorized as a Professional Training service provider in accordance with Article R.6351-6 of the French Employment Code, under the registration number: 11755784775, with the prefecture of the region of ILE-DE-FRANCE
EIU – Paris holds organizational membership with CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMICS, a U.K. and Wales registered R&D organization whose sole purpose is to enhance the visibility of research themes beyond global approaches and coverage.
ACT is registered in the USA (Delaware), United Kingdom (London), The ASEAN Region, Thailand (Bangkok)
All ACT learning degrees can be issued and legalized in USA and Thailand
Degrees from ACT can be internationally legalized with The Hague Apostille (for Hague signatory countries) or Embassy Legalization (for Hague non-signatory countries)
ACT is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) and Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC)
ACT is a member of CPD Certification Service UK and ACT courses are accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE) and endorsed by NCC Education, an Ofqual regulated awarding organization and a global provider of British education

Course Overview

Skill level : Expert
Duration : 3 years
Credits: 90
Language : English

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