Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
Application deadline not specified.
- Starting July 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Blended
Campus Location
- Perth, Australia
Disciplines
Education
Overview
Reasons to study a Doctor of Education programme at Murdoch University
- Be mentored by our experienced education professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
- Develop research skills by undertaking a research-based project in an area of interest.
- Enjoy flexible learning with options for after-work or school holiday meetings.
Your future career
You’ll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:
- Head of Department
- School Leader
- Programme Leader or Designer
- Advisor to Government
- University Lecturer/Tutor
- Instructional Designer
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Educational Research Seminar
- Literature Review and Proposal
- Research in Education (Research Dissertation)
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Advanced Qualitative Approaches to Research
- Mixed Methods and Multi-methods Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 106089E
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctoral Degree (Professional), an applicant must have:
- Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours normally in the same discipline (AQF level 8); or
- a Masters Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 9); or
- a Bachelor Degree normally in the same discipline (AQF level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Studies with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments including satisfactory research preparation the equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
33,866 AUD / year
Living costs
Perth
Australia
1,328-2,367 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.