Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Doctor of Education offers professionals the opportunity to undertake advanced research into the teaching profession and the field of education. Candidates will undertake practice-based independent research that informs research-led practice at the highest level of originality and quality. Candidates will uncover new knowledge and add to the field of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Education offers professionals the opportunity to undertake advanced research into the teaching profession and the field of education. Candidates will undertake practice-based independent research that informs research-led practice at the highest level of originality and quality.
Candidates will uncover new knowledge and add to the field of education research through the discovery of new information, the formulation of theories, the innovative re-interpretation of established ideas or the application of established research in new contexts.
Five areas form the basis of study available under the Doctor of Education:
- Policy studies in education
- Curriculum studies
- Learning and teaching
- Socio-cultural studies
- Educational leadership and change
The degree requires you to produce an examinable portfolio of work that is text based, and may include other communication mediums such as video or online resources.
You will be expected to participate in research training and development activities, contribute to the research culture at Western, and maintain a professional profile of high standard during your candidature.
As part of your research training, you will also be encouraged to publish or present your work to the public and contribute to policy and planning debates in your area of expertise.
Your Career
As a Doctor of Education graduate, you will develop a range of skills and experience that can be applied to career paths in:
- Academia
- Tertiary education
- Early-childhood and primary education
- Policy analysis, research and development
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant for a PhD program must either hold: A Master’s degree by research, or A Bachelor (Hons) degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 honours, or A demonstrated capacity for research in a discipline deemed to be acceptable to the university.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
