Overview

This Doctor of Education programme at The University of Western Australia is designed for research-orientated individuals working in educational roles, who wish to make a contribution to knowledge in the context of professional practice.

Key facts

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.

Career Pathways

Graduates may move into a range of careers as the EdD is a demonstration of a graduate's ability to conceptualise and implement an independent programme of research, manage a project, organise resources, work with other people and communicate effectively in writing at a high level.

These careers could include leadership, management and tertiary education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrating Pedagogy and Technology

Educational Research Design

Educational Research Analysis

Critiquing and analysing the literature

Doctoral Research Proposal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Semester 2 part-time only

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 015857E

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

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

a master's degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognised by the University; or

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

the equivalent of at least two years' full-time professional educational experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40200 AUD / year

≈ 40200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are exempt from paying a contribution if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program place

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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