Program Overview

Doctor of Education

Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a professional doctorate focused on the application of advanced knowledge to questions of professional practice. This 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.

About the Course

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 recognize critical issues facing educators and policymakers.

Course Structure

• Core Units (48 points):
  • EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology (6)
  • EDUC5631 Educational Research Design (6)
  • EDUC5633 Educational Research Analysis (6)
  • EDUC9610 Theoretical Foundations of the Study of Education (6)
  • EDUC9970 Doctoral Research Proposal (12)
  • EDUC9971 Critiquing and analysing the literature (12)
• Option Units (144 points):
  • EDUC9930 Doctoral Thesis (full-time) (144)
  • EDUC9940 Doctoral Thesis (part-time) (144)

Admission Requirements

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.

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Fees and Scholarships

• International Student Fees: There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Why Study a Doctor of Education (EdD) at UWA?

• The Doctor of Education at UWA has been refreshed to ensure that coursework units are contemporary, flexible and you're prepared for a research thesis.
• Thesis supervision will be provided by academic leaders in their field of expertise within the areas of: curriculum and pedagogy, educational policy and leadership, and mental health and well-being.
• Our researchers work across all sectors of education.
• You'll interact with, and develop networks with fellow international and local students through seminars and conferences.
• Undertake an advanced level of study in education at a high degree of specialisation through applied research.

You'll Learn to

• Understand and use a wide range of quantitative and qualitative educational research methodologies.
• Translate your research ideas to improve practice into reality.
• Develop your academic writing, organisational and interpersonal skills through your interactions with fellow students, supervisors and other staff.

Quick Details

• Status: Available 2024
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1 and Semester 2 (part-time only)
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 30 hours per week which includes contact hours and personal study.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 30810
• CRICOS code: E
• Full time/part time duration: 4 years

Application Deadline

Applications for Semester 1 and Semester 2, 2025 are now open through our Higher Degree by Research Application Portal.

• Semester 1, 2025 applications close: Friday 31 January 2025
• Semester 2, 2025 applications close: Monday 30 June 2025

Applications submitted after the close dates will not be accepted. International students are encouraged to apply in advance to allow time for offers and visa to be issued.