Doctorate (PhD)
This is an intensive course of study, which will lead you to a professional doctorate degree in Education. You'll undertake coursework and applied research, leading to a dissertation.
You'll conduct applied research in an area of your choice, such as school leadership, teacher professional learning, student learning, Aboriginal education, educational technologies, curriculum design, early childhood education, tertiary and adult education, education policy and sociology of education, to name a few.
You'll be assigned a supervisor who will help you to develop an approved plan of study to suit your area of specialisation. You will have the chance to meet with your supervisor on-campus, or work with them remotely.
3 reasons to study a Doctor of Education at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:
Your future career
You'll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:
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Advanced academic study, research preparation and professional experience are required for admission to the course. For details please contact the Academic Chair. 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.
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