Doctor of Education

Doctorate (PhD)

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards.

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

EdD, 088984E

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The University Doctor of Education (EdD) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's highest level awards. They provide the rigorous processes that are essential for the maintenance of academic quality and integrity in the University's operations, and that reflect the University's values of providing a formative, respectful, inclusive, flexible and innovative environment for the delivery of high quality research training for its students.

Entry requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed EdD program are available; and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 8.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) an applicant who:

(a) satisfies the HDR coordinator that they have relevant experience in an education institution or in education services delivery; and

(b) has a degree of Master (AQF Level 9) or equivalent with at least 25% research component; or

(c) has a degree of Bachelor Honours (AQF Level 8) with at least upper second class honours or equivalent; or

(d) has a degree at AQF Level 8 or AQF Level 9 or equivalent and has adequate research preparation since graduation. Adequate research preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training, durng an occupation or through peer reviewed publications; or

(e) has previously undertaken work of sufficiently high standard towards a higher degree by research (AQF Level 9 or 10) in the University but not have submitted it for any degree; and

(f) has produced documented evidence of capacity to undertake work at EdD level; and

(g) meets the University's English for Admission Requirements for Higher Degrees by Research; or

(h) in instances where other types of relevant evidence for English language competency in a research context are offered by the applicant (eg the applicant has within the past five years authored or co-authored research publications in the English Language), the HDR Coordinator may present a case to the Committee arguing for the validity and acceptability of this evidence; and

(i) has completed and had approved by the Committee an EdD research proposal.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

exhibit an expert understanding of an academic field of knowledge by: (a) having systematically acquired a substantial body of intellectual skill and experience that is grounded in contemporary developments in an Education academic field; (b) creating and communicating original scholarship of a quality to satisfy peer review, extending the frontier of the field of knowledge and potentially meriting publication; and (c) demonstrating thorough knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to advanced academic inquiry set in Education Practice;
conduct research independently and systematically by: (a) conceptualising, designing and implementing a project which will increase knowledge that is applicable or contributes new insights to the educational profession and academic field; (b) evaluating ideas and making informed judgements on complex issues or challenges in the field of specialisation; and (c) communicating ideas, methodologies and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences; and
be accountable for their own learning and professional training by: (a) demonstrating the capacity to undertake further learning and/or a further career in or around research at an advanced level, and contributing substantially to the development or dissemination of new techniques, ideas or approaches particularly applied to Educational practices; and (b) displaying the qualities and attributes necessary to exercise personal responsibility and autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, whether in professional environments or in the public domain.

Career pathways

The course is designed for those who wish to move into leadership positions in education, whether in a school, TAFE College or University. However, it is not limited to careers in education as members of the police and armed forces and private sector workers also undertake the degree. Because of its focus on workplace change and leadership, the Doctor of Education is also ideal for individuals seeking a change in career.

How to apply

All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s).

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