Doctor of Education
Education
Take the next step in your career and become a leader in the field of Education. JCUs Doctor of Education 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
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Smithfield
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 081375J
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Course overview
Take the next step in your career and become a leader in the field of Education. JCUs Doctor of Education 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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
All applicants must normally demonstrate academic capacity at a satisfactory level (Grade Point Average of Credit or equivalent) in their final year of coursework study that was used as part of the basis for admission.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
All applicants must normally demonstrate academic capacity at a satisfactory level (Grade Point Average of Credit or equivalent) in their final year of coursework study that was used as part of the basis for admission.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Townsville | — | — | $39,172per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | James Cook University - Cairns | — | — | $39,172per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Online | — | — | $39,172per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Cairns | — | — | $39,172per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.