Overview

This Doctor of Education at Queensland University of Technology, comprising coursework units and a thesis, is oriented towards enhancing professional practice and focuses on the professional development of practitioners involved in some aspect of education.

Highlights

Focus on applied investigation and problem solving, and make a contribution to research in the field of education.
Be supported by study workshops to refine the methodology and design of your thesis.
Complete an initial coursework component followed by a thesis.

Programme Structure

This course has an initial coursework component followed by a thesis.

In January of your first semester, you attend a one-week, on-campus study school to complete the Interdisciplinary Education Studies unit.

Subsequent study schools, during which you work on the methodology and design of your thesis, are held on campus in the second and third semesters of your enrolment (in June/July and the following January).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00

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More details

International applicants are encouraged to contact the course coordinator before submitting their application

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Education View 19 other PhDs in Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 015023C

A completed recognised four-year honours Class IIA degree in education; or

A masters degree in education or in a field relevant to the professional doctorate in education with a minimum GPA of 5.00 on QUT's 7 point scale; and

Two years' practice in a position of professional responsibility in education or a closely related field.

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Tuition Fee

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International

36400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36400 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

26700 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26700 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

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