Doctor of Education

QUT offers a Doctor of Education as part of its research and doctorate options. The page describes it under 'Research and doctorates', noting that whether you want to pursue your passion, make a difference to the world around us or expand your career horizons, now is the time to apply for your research degree.

The Master of Education is a postgraduate coursework degree that allows students to gain deep professional learning, build upon existing teaching qualifications, and custom design a course by selecting from a wide range of specialisations. The Doctor of Education is a research and doctorate qualification listed separately under QUT's research degree options.

QUT offers courses where you can pay 80 per cent less on your fees for a Master of Education or Graduate Certificate in Education. QUT has secured more Commonwealth Supported Places for domestic postgraduate students.

QUT offers a wide range of specialisations including Autism, Career and Development Counselling, Leading Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Indigenous Australian Education for Teachers, Indigenous Education, Inclusive Education, Innovative Learning Design, School Guidance and Counselling, STEM in Education, TESOL, and Trauma-Aware Education.

Yes, QUT designs its education courses with working professionals in mind. For example, one student noted that the Master of Education (School Guidance and Counselling) 'has been set up for someone that needs to work full-time and study part-time' and that 'lectures happen after school hours rather than the middle of the day', helping students balance work and study.