Doctor of Education

About this programme

Doctoral Degrees prepares students to acquire a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills to advance learning and/or professional practice corresponding to AQF level 10 qualifications. The Doctor of Education caters for those educators seeking doctoral level studies with a view to becoming leaders in classroom teaching, curriculum development, educational leadership, school improvement, evaluation or school-based professional development. It will also be useful for educators already occupying positions of leadership in a variety of educational or training organisations, who need to upgrade their qualifications. This course targets educators seeking doctoral level study and will simultaneously provide them with advanced in-depth knowledge related to their profession, and involvement in research work which is closely related to the improvement of their professional practice. The course provides high-level inquiry and research skills for senior education professionals, enabling them to evaluate, commission, design, implement and administer research into different aspects of education provision, and to understand the policy implications of such research. The research focus which underpins the Doctor of Education is closely related to the professional world of the students, with a distinctive orientation towards practical research that contributes to the growth of the profession and the discipline itself.