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Doctor of Education

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: SIA-202401UniversityStudy area: EducationCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Doctor of Education (EdD) students engage in systematic critique and scholarly inquiry of complex concepts to advance knowledge and/or professional practice in education. Through the design, selection and application of appropriate research methodologies, students extend and redefine existing knowledge and practices, generating novel solutions to educational issues that contribute to professional practice and educational quality. EdD Students will disseminate and promote new knowledge and insights to colleagues, educational institutions, leaders, and broaden networks through local, national, and global connections. With guidance from experts in academic supervision and support, EdD students identify applied professional solutions to contemporary challenges in the education sector, positively impacting the educational landscape for teachers and leaders.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

a bachelors degree of this University in a relevant field with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognized by the University

  • a masters degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognized by the University
  • 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.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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