Doctor of Education

This professional doctorate program is designed for research-orientated individuals working in educational roles, who wish to make a contribution to knowledge in the context of professional practice. This professional doctorate degree is designed to advance the knowledge, research skills, professional capabilities, and leadership potential of individuals working in educational roles. Exploration of the nexus between theory and practice begins with a series of coursework units that develop capabilities to recognise critical issues facing educators and policymakers.

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a)(i) a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant field with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognised by the University; or(ii) a master's degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognised by the University; or(iii) a four year educational qualification plus extensive research experience deemed equivalent to an upper second class honours as approved by the Graduate Research Coordinator or equivalent(b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time professional educational experience.