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Doctor of Education

Course Code: D1017

The Doctor of Education is an intensive course of study leading to the professional doctorate degree in Education. It consists of coursework and applied research leading to a dissertation.

The purpose of the degree is to provide advanced level study in Education at a high degree of specialisation through applied research in a selected area of practice. On entry to the EdD, each candidate will be assigned a supervisor who will assist in the development of an approved plan of study appropriate to the intended specialisation. For this course, on-campus meetings are available at the supervisor's discretion.

Level:Doctorate - Research
Qualification:Doctor of Education (EdD)
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability: Murdoch campus (internal)
Some units may also be available in the following locations and attendance modes:
Murdoch campus (external) (all but one unit)
Restriction:All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.
Employment Prospects:Graduates are qualified to obtain high-level professional positions in a range of locations in the broad Education industry.

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