Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
EdD
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Course code
1447190
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Doctor of Education is a research-based program comprising coursework and a substantial thesis. It is designed for experienced, professional educators and education leaders who operate in a fast-changing environment, where innovation, creativity, problem-solving and collaboration are key professional attributes.
You'll undertake a project with practical implications in the education sector, building your research skills to make a significant and original contribution to the profession.
This professional Doctorate develops focused, high-level capacity-building through strategic problem solving and transdisciplinary knowledge.
Graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in education and educational policy. As experts in their area of investigation, they can make a significant contribution to the profession.
The Doctor of Education is a fee-free course.
Course Learning Outcome |
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Apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more fields of investigation, scholarship or professional practice in education. |
Demonstrate creativity in theory and methodology in education and/or education related research. |
Apply ethics and ethical principles across all aspects of research. Conduct research involving children with a high degree of competence. |
Demonstrate sophisticated knowledge of education and/or education related fields of research. |
Sustain and extend learning in research in practice and industry beyond the completion of the program. |
Effectively communicate research within an academic environment in the form of a thesis or equivalent. Communicate or translate research to end-users and the broader community as a 'public intellectual'. |
Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in the design and conduct of research. |
Coursework core units include:
- What is educational research?
- On the shoulders of giants: critically examining the literature in education
- Playing with theory and research methodology in education
- Research ready: Doctor of Education research proposal & ethics
Thesis:
Doctor of Education (EdD) candidates design and conduct original research under the supervision of at least two supervisors in a cohort model. Candidates are required to write a thesis of 50,000 words or equivalent.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
To qualify for admission to a Professional Doctorate, applicants must:
a. demonstrate relevant professional experience as considered acceptable by the Dean, Graduate Studies; and
b. meet one of the following criteria:
i. possess a Bachelor's degree from Southern Cross University, or equivalent; or
ii. possess a Masters degree from Southern Cross University, or equivalent; or
iii. submit evidence of other professional qualifications as will satisfy the Dean, Graduate Studies that the applicant possesses suitable and relevant professional knowledge and/or experience; and
c. satisfy such additional requirements for admission to Professional Doctorate candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Higher Degrees Research Committee.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of a Professional Doctorate, a candidate will:
a. complete the prescribed 4 coursework units (96 credit points);
b. complete the Professional Doctorate Thesis Unit (192 credit points) involving an original investigation, review, criticism or design;
c. maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Dean, Graduate Studies in consultation with the Principal Supervisor and relevant Director, Higher Degree Research Training;
d. be confirmed through the Confirmation of Candidature process;
e. complete in-candidature review process 12 months post successful Confirmation of Candidature;
e. submit for examination, and have accepted, a thesis prepared under the supervision of the Principal Supervisor; and
f. complete such other work as may be prescribed by the Dean, Graduate Studies.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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EDU02001 - What is Educational Research? | Intermediate | Note 1 | |||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU03002 - On the Shoulders of Giants: Critically Examining the Literature in Education | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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EDU03003 - Playing with Theory and Research Methodology in Education | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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EDU03004 - Research Ready: Doctor of Education Research Proposal & Ethics | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 2, Session 3 |
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EDU03001 - Doctor of Education Thesis | Advanced | Note 2 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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EDU02001 - What is Educational Research? | Intermediate | Note 1 | |||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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EDU03002 - On the Shoulders of Giants: Critically Examining the Literature in Education | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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EDU03003 - Playing with Theory and Research Methodology in Education | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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EDU03004 - Research Ready: Doctor of Education Research Proposal & Ethics | Advanced | Note 1 | |||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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EDU03001 - Doctor of Education Thesis | Advanced | Note 2 |
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
16 unit equivalent
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes |
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Core Units |
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EDU02001 | What is Educational Research? | Intermediate | |
EDU03002 | On the Shoulders of Giants: Critically Examining the Literature in Education | Advanced | |
EDU03003 | Playing with Theory and Research Methodology in Education | Advanced | |
EDU03004 | Research Ready: Doctor of Education Research Proposal & Ethics | Advanced | |
EDU03001 | Doctor of Education Thesis | Advanced |