Award Abbreviation: EdD
Degree Type: Higher degree by research program
Mode of Study: Internal / External
Duration: 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum full-time; 4 years minimum, 8 years maximum part-time
Commencement: Students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Program Code: TBA
CRICOS Code: TBA

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the award of Doctor of Education are normally required to hold a Master by research degree, or a Bachelor degree with at least second class honours Division 1 from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least second class honours Division 1 may also be considered. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Graduate Studies Sub-Committee.

Notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake an EdD will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
2. For further information, refer to the Rules for Higher Degrees by Research.

Enrolment and Fees

1. In any semester, full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL.
2. In any semester, part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL.
3. The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date.
4. Candidates pay full tuition fees.

EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL

Enquiries

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Dr Jennifer Nayler
Lecturer in Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4650; Fax: +61 7 5459 4467; Email: jnayler@usc.edu.au

Office of Learning, Teaching and Research
Research Support Officer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526; Fax: +61 7 5430 1111; Email: btoon@usc.edu.au

*Subject to final approval.