Education (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Education
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This degree offers advanced professional studies focused on reflection and development on, or evaluation of, educational practice. It comprises two years of coursework followed by supervised research culminating in a thesis of approximately 50 000 words. Coursework comprises two year-long subjects that enable advanced level study of professional issues; each requires a 15 000-word essay.
Areas of research expertise include: adult learning; applied linguistics; cross-cultural communication; innovative curriculum and effective classrooms; e-learning pedagogies; leadership and management; international education and globalisation; science and mathematics education; policy research and evaluation; psychology and educational practice; special education; student advocacy and wellbeing; and holistic education.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 700
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants are also required to provide evidence of research expertise.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Leading teacher, university lecturer/tutor, education researcher, principal, professional educator.