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About the course
QUT’s Doctor of Education (EdD) is a professional doctorate designed for experienced education practitioners who want to investigate real workplace and sector challenges. It emphasises applied inquiry and problem solving to strengthen professional practice. The program includes an initial coursework component to build research capability, followed by a substantial thesis supported by workshops to refine research design and methodology in education. The programme supports education-focused research in pedagogy, curriculum, and learning sciences through supervised thesis work.
Career outcome
Graduates typically progress into senior education leadership and specialist roles where advanced research and evidence-informed improvement are valued. Career directions can include education policy and program leadership, curriculum and learning design, professional learning and development, educational consultancy, and research-informed leadership across schools, universities, government agencies and industry training contexts. This is a doctoral qualification focused on applied research in Education & Teaching.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
