Doctor of Education [Research]
Course code | 111102 |
Course type | Doctorate by Research (AQF level 10) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. JCU scholarship applicants require Band 3a |
Additional selection requirements | Applicants must have practised in education or a related field approved by the Head of Education for a minimum of three years. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load) | 4 EFTSL |
Course learning outcomes | Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will have: Knowledge A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution Substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.
Skills Cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practice Cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community Expert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.
Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: With intellectual independence With initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning With full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs To plan and execute original research With the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge, including in the context of professional practice.
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RD7001:03 Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates
RD7002:03 Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates
RD7003:03 Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates
PD7007:00 Professional Doctorate Research Thesis (Education)
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
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Townsville |
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Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 8.5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 6 months |
Progression
Supervising body | Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC) |
Confirmation of candidature | See HDR Degree Requirements |
Supervision | See HDR Degree Requirements |
Progression | See HDR Degree Requirements |
Subsumption of coursework subjects | Subsumption permitted |
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects | 21 credit points of non-core coursework subjects |
Allowed coursework subjects | As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a research Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given advanced standing for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases advanced standing may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university. |
Maximum allowed | The amount of advanced standing to be awarded shall be determined by the RESC on the recommendation of the Head of the School. |
Other restrictions | The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent). |
Award Details
Award title | DOCTOR OF EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | EdD |
Inclusion of field of research on testamur | The field of research shall not appear on the testamur. |
Exit with a lesser award | After examination of the thesis and subject to the requirements under HDR Degree Requirements, the RESC may approve the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be awarded an appropriate Masters degree. |