Doctor of Education (EdD)

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, curriculum design and leadership, early childhood education, tertiary and adult education and sociology, 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.

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• introduction to research for educators
• mixed methods and quantitative research
• advanced qualitative approaches to research
• research in education
• a range of discipline specific electives.

You'll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:

• Head of Department
• School Leader
• Program Leader or Designer
• Advisor to Government
• University Lecturer/Tutor
• Instructional Designer.