Overview

The EdD also accommodates currently occupying positions of leadership in universities, schools, school districts, TAFE colleges, teaching hospitals and system-wide central offices needing to upgrade their qualifications.

Our Doctor of Education programme from Curtin University will provide you with doctoral level study which will simultaneously provide you with advanced, in-depth knowledge related to your profession and involvement in research work closely related to the improvement of your professional practice.

It will provide you with high-level research and inquiry skills, enabling you to evaluate, implement, commission, design and administer research into the many different aspects of education provision. You'll also develop an understanding of the policy implications of such research.

Why research at Curtin

Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.

Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Doctoral Thesis - Education

Education Research Methods

Education Research Proposal Preparation

Special Topics - Conceptual

Special Topics - Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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You may commence your research at any point within a research term, provided the start date is agreed upon with your supervisor.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Adult Education Early Childhood Education

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 023972B

Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course.

A bachelor degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and/or a Master of Education or equivalent. Those with a Bachelor of Education with first or upper second-class honours are also eligible.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35175 AUD / year

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Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who are successful applicants: eligible for a tuition fee exemption

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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Why research at Curtin

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Perth

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