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Bachelor of Education
- Knoxville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (None): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Online completion route: the page asks for transferable credit hours from earlier study (typically 24) and a minimum cumulative GPA; fewer than 24 credits also need a high school transcript.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed or completing secondary school, Official transcript, Diploma or certificate from the issuing school (certified English translation), ACT or SAT required for Architecture and Design, Nursing, Music and Engineering (incl. Computer Science), Applicants with prior college work apply as transfer students
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale
- IELTS tests after 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
- PTE Academic Duolingo 110
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
How to apply
- Check the admission requirements and term deadlines on the programme's Vols Online page. Use Apply Now on that page to start the application. Submit official transcripts and the other documents listed on the page
- such as a CV
- statement or recommendation forms. Online-only study carries no student visa
- so international applicants study from their home country.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,950 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Online (Vols Online) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Part-time |
| Post-study stay | None |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $16,950 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (tests before 2026-01-21) or 4 (new scale, IELTS tests after 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic Duolingo 110, Cambridge PTE Academic 53.
25997 scholarships are connected to this program.