Doctor of Education

Duration	4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Location	Adelaide and
Next start term	Term 1, 2025
Study mode	On Campus, Online
Course code	CQ16
CRICOS	075084D
First-year fee	A$30,684 (Indicative)

Overview

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Overview

The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a doctoral course of supervised research and research tasks designed for professional practitioners/educators, comprising structured research tasks; proposal development, and a thesis component.

The Doctor of Education is a course of supervised research and study that may be undertaken in a range of possible fields. Your research will lead to the submission of a thesis, which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. This contribution can be in the form of new knowledge, or of significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules, which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination.

The Research Higher Degrees Course Guide provides detailed information about eligibility, benefits provided by CQUniversity, and the application, selection and offer process.

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I received the Australia Awards Scholarship, as well as additional research funds, enabling me to purchase laboratory chemicals and to attend domestic and international conferences. CQU is generous to their students and this made my study feasible.
Do Van Huong
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) I Vietnam
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I chose CQU because of their high-quality research, accessible education, and the growing interest of industry partners in collaborative work to address the crop yield issues caused by multiple abiotic and biotic stresses. There is a great cultural mix at CQU with a very friendly environment.
Sobia Ikram
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) I Pakistan

Career Opportunities

A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. Many other discipline-specific employment opportunities exist as employers recognise the skills developed through a degree by research course are widely applicable in the workplace.

Structure & Availability

Course Structure

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course will normally be undertaken by candidates through full-time study over 4 years or up to 8 years for part-time study.

Candidates will complete four research-oriented tasks in consultation with their supervisor prior to submitting their research proposal. Candidates are also required to defend their research proposal to a Doctor of Education panel prior to progressing to the thesis component.

UNIT INFORMATION

For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION

If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Available Locations, Study Modes and Intakes

On-Campus Availability

Intake	Locations
Term 1, 2024	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Term 2, 2024	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Term 3, 2024	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Term 1, 2025	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Term 2, 2025	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Term 3, 2025	Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville

Majors and Minors

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

Residential Schools

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Scholarships

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Additional costs

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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