The University of Western Australia
Doctor of Education
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Doctor of Education (EdD) students engage in systematic critique and scholarly inquiry of complex concepts to advance knowledge and/or professional practice in education.Through the design, selection and application of appropriate research methodologies, students extend and redefine existing knowledge and practices, generating novel solutions to educational issues that contribute to professional practice and educational quality.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:
- (a)(i) a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant field with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognized by the University; or
- (ii) a master's degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognized by the University; or
- (iii) a four-year educational qualification plus extensive research experience deemed equivalent to an upper second class honours as approved by the Graduate Research Coordinator or equivalent
- (b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time professional educational experience.
English Competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:
- (a)(i) a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant field with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognized by the University; or
- (ii) a master's degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognized by the University; or
- (iii) a four-year educational qualification plus extensive research experience deemed equivalent to an upper second class honours as approved by the Graduate Research Coordinator or equivalent
- (b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time professional educational experience.
English Competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$144,400
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Education will prepare you for the following roles.
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Education Consultant
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Academic Researcher
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Educational Administrator
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Superintendent
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Director of Education
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About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
