A doctorate is an academic degree of the highest level. There are three types:
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Research Doctorate
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Practitioner's Doctorate
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Honorary Doctorate
Research doctorates are awarded in recognition of original academic research that is of publishable standard. The most common type of research doctorate is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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The PhD is an advanced academic degree and applies to a wide variety of disciplines in the sciences and humanities. The PhD is usually a requirement for a career in research or as a university lecturer. A Master’s degree is typically a requirement for admission to a PhD program although some countries enter students immediately after a Bachelor's degree.
PhDs are awarded under different circumstances and with different requirements in many different English-speaking countries. Find out more about PhDs from around the world.
Practitioner's Doctorate
A practitioner's doctorate generally requires a Master's degree and some post-Bachelor's experience in a relevant field. It is a doctorate for professionals such as educators, teacher's, business executives, civil servants etc. who are interested in the application of theories.
Honorary Doctorate
These doctorates are awarded to those who deserve special recognition either for academic work or other contributions to university or society.
