Postgraduate
Doctor of Education
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Research Training Program
Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place.
This Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship is applied for up a maximum of four years full-time equivalent study for the Doctor of Philosophy. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Australian Government Department of Education.
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Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Research Training Program
Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place.
This Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship is applied for up a maximum of four years full-time equivalent study for the Doctor of Philosophy. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Australian Government Department of Education.
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Admission requirements
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Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree of this University in a relevant field with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognised by the University; or
(ii) a master's degree of this University in a relevant field, or equivalent as recognised by the University; or
(iii) a four year educational qualification plus extensive research experience deemed equivalent to an upper second class honours as approved by the Graduate Research Coordinator or equivalent
(b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time professional educational experience.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require a minimum overall score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 for reading and writing and minimum score of 6.0 for speaking and listening.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1 and Semester 2 (part-time only)
- The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 30 hours per week which includes contact hours and personal study.
- Postgraduate
- 30810
- 015857E
Application deadline
Applications for 2027 will open in late 2026.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Why study a Doctor of Education (EdD) at UWA?
- The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a structured research degree for experienced education professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and research capabilities.
- Undertake a substantial research project with supervisory support in areas including curriculum and pedagogy, educational policy and leadership, teaching and teacher education, equity, inclusion and diversity, and mental health and wellbeing.
- Develop advanced research skills through training in a range of research methodologies and investigate complex issues relevant to education and professional practice.
- Engage with local and international researchers and professionals through seminars, conferences and other scholarly activities.
You'll learn to
- critically examine complex challenges and contribute to meaningful change in education, government and community settings
- develop advanced research, analysis and reflective practice skills to inform and improve professional practice
- explore the social, cultural and political factors that shape education and its impact on learners and communities