Overview
Take the next step in your career and become a leader in the field of Education. The Education (Research) degree at James Cook University is designed for professionals currently working in Education or who hold formal Education qualifications and wish to contribute to their field through research and discovery.
To complete this doctorate, you will identify a research topic (a theoretical or practical issue of educational significance) and design and carry out a research project to investigate that issue. You will then write a substantial thesis that discusses relevant literature, the perspective and methodology adopted in the research, and the findings and significance of your research.
Study flexibly with the option to undertake the Doctor of Education online while still being able to access support on-campus if you choose to visit.
Pursue your passion for Education and contribute to the advancement of your industry through JCU’s Doctor of Education. Upon graduation, you can pursue further research, academic teaching and research positions, and leadership roles within Education.
Career Opportunities
A Doctor of Education (Research) from JCU will empower you to contribute your original ideas to the ever-developing field of Education. The advanced research skills and knowledge base that you accumulate will enhance your career as an educator.
With a Doctor of Education (Research), you might find a passion for educational research. Those who continue on as research and teaching academics contribute to an expanding body of research on educational strategies and pedagogy. You may find yourself presenting findings at conferences, both in Australia and internationally, and examining student data to identify and explore trends.
A Doctor of Education (Research) from JCU will also provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress your career within schools. You may return to the classroom and use the insights you have gained to further develop your teaching. You could explore opportunities within school leadership, as a Principal or Deputy Principal. Your high-level communication skills and experience managing workloads will assist you greatly in this pathway.
Programme Structure
Skills:
- Cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practice
- Cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge
- Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning
- Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions
- Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education Educational Research View 19 other PhDs in Education in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code: 081375J
To be eligible for entry, applicants must have attained at least one of the following:
- a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class, Division A (Honours) in a degree program that included a total of at least a semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade;
- a postgraduate qualification which included: (a) supervised research component(s) of at least one semester or equivalent and resulted in the production of output(s) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or better, and (b) at least one research methods subject;
- a Research Masters degree, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent;
Tuition Fee
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International
32960 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32960 AUD per year during 48 months.
Course fees are not applicable for Domestic students
Living costs for Townsville
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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