PhDEducation
Doctor of Education
University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Education at the University of Notre Dame Australia is a Professional Doctorate combining a substantial coursework component with a research component leading to a thesis or a portfolio of journal articles. It is designed for practising education professionals and its coursework schedule takes into account that candidates are typically also in employment during their candidature.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- RSCH7000Quantitative Research Methods
- RSCH7001Qualitative Research Methods
- RSCH7002Scholarly Reading and Writing
- RSCH7003Developing a Research Proposal
- followed by RSCH7039 Supervised Research in Education. The four compulsory research training courses are completed as a prerequisite to the individual research project
- building competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing relevant to the candidate's profession. The research component culminates in a thesis of approximately 60
- 000 words
- or
- in the portfolio pathway
- a portfolio of journal articles
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission is determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor-Research on the advice of the Dean of the School. Applicants must hold one of: a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation in a relevant professional field, a Masters degree by coursework in a relevant professional field completed at a superior standard, a Bachelor's degree with First Class or Class 2A Honours or equivalent, or a Master of Philosophy, or, in exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background considered appropriate by the Dean. Applicants normally need a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice and the support of an industry or professional mentor.
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