Applied Doctorate in Education

Admission Requirement

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

What is involved?

What does a Applied Doctorate encompass?

A noteworthy variance in the format of Applied Doctorate is that there is no necessity for increased subject-specific training as a trainee would already be an expert in terms of subject matter along with his/her years of experience.

ACT’s Applied 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 15,000 words
• Stage 4: A live online defence in front of a panel

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

During a Doctorate, a trainee needs to focus on:

• Assessing the current state of knowledge in their field
• Evaluating a real-world problem facing their industry
• Understanding various research methods
• Designing and conducting a research study
• Expanding the body of industry knowledge through their research findings.

Credit System

Academic Credit System (ACS)

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

Course Fees

There are different payment options that you can avail of. Payments can be made via Online Bank Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal, or Cash at our Global Centres.

Total Fee

• 2800 USD – If Paying from USA or paying in USD
• 2400 GBP – If Paying from UK or EU
• 100000 THB – If Paying in Asia

Fees are inclusive of: Program of study, LMS access, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript. Courier charges applicable for Diploma and Transcript dispatch to your country. Certificate Notary and Apostille charges are separate from the USA. Please contact the admission adviser for more details.

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

You will be awarded the Applied Doctorate degree by esteemed global universities on successful completion of the program.

Features of ACT Degree Course Certification

• The degree will be conferred by a reputed international university.
• Students will also receive a letter of Completion from Asian College of Teachers (ACT).

The globally recognized university is a private, independent higher education provider and its programs and services are internationally benchmarked through the audit and quality assurance processes, carried out by the Ministry of Higher Education and world renowned accrediting bodies.

Who should take AD?

Who are Applied Doctorate suited for?

Applied Doctorate are designed and developed for individuals from the public, private and third sectors. Interested trainees opting for Doctorate are generally experienced professionals with a lot of understanding in their field. With a Applied Doctorate, one can climb the success ladder in their careers and opt for senior leadership positions where they have a better grip over their area of proficiency. Thus, an Applied Doctorate will be advantageous to someone keen on applying their knowledge into practice in working environments such as a company, training institution or service.

Is an Applied Doctorate globally recognised?

The Applied Doctorate will be conferred by renowned global universities and is recognized as an international qualification by most nations. As a result, many Asian, EU, and international students choose to enrol in this program. While most international employers recognize an Applied Doctorate obtained, one needs to ensure that it is the same in their home or chosen country where they wish to work.

Accreditation

Asian College of Teachers (ACT), an award-winning institution with a strong global presence and 600+ school network in Asia, provides research-led, broad range of degree courses in Education in academic collaboration with esteemed international universities that prepare globally competent educators and leaders.

• Asian College of Teachers (ACT), an award-winning institution with a strong global presence and 600+ school network in Asia, provides research-led, broad range of courses in Education that prepare globally competent educators and leaders.
• On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate awarded by an esteemed international university
• Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) a member of British Quality Foundation, has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) with Premier Status for its commendable Areas of Operation
• All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
• The prestigious Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC) has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission
• TEFL Courses from ACT are also accredited by CPD Certification Service UK.