Doctorate/Doctoral Program
A doctoral program is a postgraduate research program where students independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor to produce a thesis. For a doctorate, considerably more original work is required than for a Masters by Research program. Students should note that some faculties and schools offer doctoral degrees by coursework and typically professional doctoral degrees such as the Doctor of Education will offer a combination of course work and research. Information on the distinction between the PhD and the Doctor of Education is also available.