Education by Research

Table of contents1.

Introduction2.

Admission Requirements3.

Course Aims4.

Learning Outcomes5.

Program of study6.

Progression7.

Exit award8.

Thesis9.

AssessmentThese rules apply to the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD), which is a higher degree byresearch.1.

Introduction1.1 The Doctor of Education is a professional doctorate comprising:i.

27 units of advanced coursework topics (one-quarter of the course), andii.

36 units of research-related coursework topics, plus a time-based, supervised research project culminating in a thesis (three-quarters of the course).1.2.

The course enables its students to make a significant, original contribution to knowledge in education policy, management and practice, and provides its graduates with:i.

an advanced understanding of the politics and ethics of education policy, research and management, andii.

the ability to integrate and apply the multidisciplinary skills and knowledge that are required to progress education policy, management and practice.1.3 The course equips its graduates to undertake a variety of advanced professional roles in education.2.

Admission Requirements2.1 An applicant must:i.

have at least one of the following Australian qualifications, or the equivalent qualification, as approved by the Dean (Research):