Doctor of Education

The Doctor of Education (EdD) is a doctoral course of supervised research and research tasks designed for professional practitioners/educators, comprising structured research tasks, proposal development, and a thesis, which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. This contribution can be in the form of new knowledge, or of significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

Applications are open year-round. You should first check that you meet the course requirements, then submit a preliminary proposal. Your preliminary proposal will be received by the School of Graduate Research team and directed to the relevant academic School for review and identification of available supervisors. If your preliminary proposal is accepted, you will be invited to prepare a full research proposal in collaboration with your nominated supervisory team.

CQU offers a vibrant research community, generous project funding, training and financial support. You may be eligible for stipends and scholarships to reduce your study costs, plus you can access project and conference financial support. For more information, visit the research higher degree fee page.

Yes, the Doctor of Education is available both full-time (4 years) and part-time (8 years), and can be studied on campus or online. The course is available across multiple locations including Online, Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville.

Upon successful completion, you may pursue an academic or a professional career in research, either at a university or elsewhere in the research and development sector. The skills you gain from completing a research qualification are highly regarded by many discipline-specific employers, so can open doors to a wide variety of opportunities.