Doctor of Education
Course Overview
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.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | A person may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Education if the person:
· has not less than five years of professional experience in education;
· has fulfilled such other requirements as the Committee may determine from time to time; and
· has qualified for the degree of Master of Education (Research), a coursework Masters degree; or
· has been awarded the Bachelor of Learning Management with a minimum of Honours IIA at CQUniversity; or
· has such other qualifications and experience as are considered by the Committee to be equivalent to or an adequate substitute for any of the |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 79 with no score less than 21
Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 62 with no score less than 54 |
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.