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Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree which requires the student to carry out significant original, independent and supervised high-level research in the field of Education. It is assessed on the basis of a written thesis.
Summary
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Course Duration |
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
minimum 2.5 years, maximum 4 years |
Deferment |
No deferment available. |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
Delivery Mode |
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Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 25% of the program online. |
Commencement Availability |
Melbourne
Strathfield
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Melbourne
Strathfield
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Course Costs |
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Important Note on Fees |
All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually. | Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
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Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
A Master's degree in Education or equivalent, with an average of Distinction or equivalent. At least five years' relevant work experience. Two confidential referee reports attesting as to the applicants suitability as a candidate for the degree and their capacity to complete the thesis (at least one must be an academic reference; one may relate to the applicant's professional experience). |
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How to Apply |
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Description
The Doctor of Education (EdD) provides an advanced course of study at the doctoral level like the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The EdD is research based but concerned with the reflective application of advanced knowledge to problems of professional practice.
The Doctor of Education is designed to service the needs of professionals who wish to undertake doctoral level study so as to expand their theoretical bases for practice, to analyse current ideas and issues, and to address problems in educational practice.
Participants are encouraged to take up research questions that are relevant to their current or projected career interests.
English Language Requirements
Academic IELTS 7.0, including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests.More Course Information
Course Structure Students are required to complete a total of 240 credit points, consisting of:
- 210cp from Thesis Units;
- and 30cp from Three course work units.
Thesis
The thesis units involve proposal defence preparation and presentation, ethics clearance, field work research, thesis crafting and completion, thesis defence presentation, and thesis examination.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
