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Queensland University of Technology

Brisbane , Queensland ,Australia

Doctor 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.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) focuses on applied investigation and problem solving rather than on a contribution to pure research or to theoretical knowledge. This professional doctorate, 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.

Campus Information

Kelvin Grove

Kelvin Grove campus hosts the faculties of Creative Industries, Education, and Health as well as the QUT International College and the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.

Intakes

  • Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 40

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

UniHub

UniHub is our free, online database for job listings, work experience opportunities, employers and career workshops. CareerHub advertises jobs across a range of industries and is a great place to start your job search. Once you have a student username and password, you can access opportunities in our CareerHub.                                   

 

PSW Opportunity

  • Students who graduate with a Doctoral degree (or Ph.D.) are eligible for a 4-year work visa. 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must have either:
 
a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)
Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:
 
have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.
 
Once you've started your PhD, you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.
 
Bachelor or higher degree from a recognised Indian institution completed within five years of starting at QUT, and 65% in the High School English Core subject awarded by CISCE or CBSE.
 
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online 58 50 50 50 50
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 176 169 169 169 169
IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper 79 16 16 21 18

  • Course Code: 015023C
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 98700 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: 100 AUD
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