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About the course
This professional Doctor of Education combines advanced coursework with applied research leading to a dissertation. You will investigate an education issue aligned to your interests—such as leadership, professional learning, learning technologies, curriculum design, Aboriginal education, or policy—supported by an assigned supervisor and an approved study plan. You can meet on campus or work remotely while developing high-level research capability in education. The programme supports education-focused research in pedagogy, curriculum, and learning sciences through supervised thesis work.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for senior, research-informed roles across education and community settings. Typical pathways include leadership and program roles in schools and institutions, curriculum and learning design positions, and advisory work in government or sector organisations. The degree can also support academic teaching roles such as university lecturer or tutor, grounded in advanced professional doctorate training in education. Preparing graduates for education research, academic leadership, and doctoral study in teaching and learning.
Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary***
