Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
100 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
Perth, Australia
Disciplines
Adult Education, Early Childhood Education
Overview
The EdD also accommodates currently occupying positions of leadership in universities, schools, school districts, TAFE colleges, teaching hospitals and system-wide central offices needing to upgrade their qualifications.
Our Doctor of Education programme from Curtin University will provide you with doctoral level study which will simultaneously provide you with advanced, in-depth knowledge related to your profession and involvement in research work closely related to the improvement of your professional practice.
It will provide you with high-level research and inquiry skills, enabling you to evaluate, implement, commission, design and administer research into the many different aspects of education provision. You'll also develop an understanding of the policy implications of such research.
Why research at Curtin
- Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally.
- Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Doctoral Thesis - Education
- Education Research Methods
- Education Research Proposal Preparation
- Special Topics - Conceptual
- Special Topics - Practice
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA — Required
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS 023972B
- Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course.
- A bachelor degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and/or a Master of Education or equivalent. Those with a Bachelor of Education with first or upper second-class honours are also eligible.
Tuition Fees
International: 35,175 AUD / year
Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who are successful applicants: eligible for a tuition fee exemption
Living costs
Perth, Australia: 1,328-2,367 AUD / month (includes accommodation, public transportation, utilities, books and groceries)