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Doctor of Education – Distance Education at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

Athabasca University’s online Doctor of Education – Distance Education is a professional doctoral degree for distance education practitioners and those with related career experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: As little as 4 years of study  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

At Athabasca University, our Doctor of Education – Distance Education (EdD) program is thoughtfully structured to facilitate collaborative learning and professional growth. The program is cohort-based, admitting around 12 students each year who will generally progress through the program together, offering you a chance to network and learn within a diverse community of skilled professionals.

Career pathways

With a Doctor of Education – Distance Education from Athabasca University, you'll be well-equipped for high-level roles in distance and adult education, including academic research, policy development, and program planning. Whether you're eyeing positions as a senior educational administrator, instructional design specialist, or a consultant in educational technologies, this credential will give you the expertise to lead and innovate in your field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, admission requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum grade point average (GPA).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Doctor of Business Administration: admission occurs once per year, with a September start.

Doctor of Business Administration: apply by March 15 for the September start. Program application fee $238 and program admission fee $950 (non-refundable).

Doctor of Education – Distance Education: application deadline is January 31. Program application fee $201 and program admission fee $265 (non-refundable).

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