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Athabasca EdD statement of intent and research interests
Athabasca's distance-education doctorate asks for two separate written pieces. The statement of intent explains the reason for doctoral study, prior experience, current work, and career plans. A second piece describes research preparation and the questions the applicant hopes to investigate. The EdD requires a relevant master's degree and significant experience in open or distance learning.
Writing format
Two distinct 750–1,250-word pieces: statement of intent and research background and interests
What to prepare
- 1Use the statement of intent to connect your work in distance learning to a specific reason for pursuing doctoral study now.
- 2In the research piece, identify a focused question and explain the courses, projects, methods, or publications that prepare you to investigate it.
- 3Describe your own contribution to any coauthored publication and include a master's thesis abstract or link when applicable.
How to approach the writing
- Give the two pieces different jobs: professional purpose in the statement, research preparation and direction in the second response.
- Keep the CV separate, and arrange three references from people who can discuss your research ability and readiness for distance study.
Before you submit
Athabasca states one intake each year with all materials due January 31, but its public instructions do not name the next intake year. Select the intended EdD intake in the application portal and confirm its deadline before submitting. Each of the two writing pieces has its own 750–1,250-word range.
Read Athabasca EdD in Distance Education application instructions ↗Official source checked 2026-09-26.