StudyQA — PhD: Education — University of New England

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Description

All Australian and New Zealand students who meet the requirements for direct entry to the Doctor of Education program will not incur tuition fees as they will be awarded a HECS-HELP exemption under the RTS.

The EdD program is recommended for those who wish to study and research in areas associated with their professional life. We find educational leaders or people who intend to become educational leaders and wish to remain within their profession undertake the program.

Career Opportunities
The course is designed for those who wish to move into leadership positions in education, whether in a school, TAFE College or University. However, it is not limited to careers in education as members of the police and armed forces and private sector workers also undertake the degree. Because of its focus on workplace change and leadership, the Doctor of Education is also ideal for individuals seeking a change in career.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted by the HDR Coordinator on the recommendation of the supervisor, for units passed at a university, provided that those units:

(a) are of equivalent standard to units available in the EdD; andWhere advanced standing is granted, the candidates period of candidature shall be reduced proportionately.

Course Requirements
A candidate for the degree shall pursue a course consisting of advanced coursework and the thesis or portfolio approved by the Committee.

Coursework Program
On the approval of the HDR Coordinator, a candidate must complete units to the value of at least 144 credit points comprising:

(a) course work to the value of 24 credit points; and(b) thesis or portfolio to the value of 120 credit points.

4.1.1. Except with the permission of the supervisor and HDR Coordinator, a candidate must complete the units: EDCX782, EDUC797 and EDUC799.
4.1.2. In special circumstances and with the approval of the supervisor and HDR Coordinator, a candidate may substitute another unit for a prescribed unit, where it has been deemed that the candidate has completed an equivalent unit in a previous award.
4.1.3. To proceed to the research component of the degree a candidate must achieve a distinction grade average in EDCX782 and EDUC797.
4.1.4. The examination grade of each course work unit shall be recorded on the candidates official transcript.

Thesis or Portfolio
On completion of the course of advanced study, the candidate shall present for examination a thesis or portfolio in a form approved by the Committee embodying the results of the candidates work, which shall be substantially an original contribution to the study of education.
The portfolio will include an exegesis linking the individual items thematically or in terms of intellectual development. Where a candidate proceeds on the basis of a portfolio the length of the items and of the exegesis will be stipulated on admission to candidature by the HDR Coordinator.

4.2.1. The thesis or portfolio, exclusive of any appendices, shall not normally exceed 75,000 words.
4.2.2. There may be special instances where, with the permission of the Committee, on the recommendation of the principal supervisor and HDR Coordinator, the thesis or portfolio may exceed these limits.
4.2.3.In special cases, with the permission of the Committee, on the recommendation of the principal supervisor, the thesis or portfolio may be written in a language other than English or presented, at least in part, in a multimedia format.

Probationary Period
The Committee will normally require a candidate to complete a probationary period not exceeding 12 months for full-time candidates and 24 months for part-time candidates. Before completion of the probationary period, a Confirmation of Candidature report will be provided in accordance with the Confirmation of Candidature Policy

Requirements

In order to be accepted into the award, you have to provide evidence of potential to complete doctoral coursework and research. Normally but not exclusively, this means successful completion of a research Masters degree.