Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
EdD (Research) in Smithfield Australia | James Cook University
James Cook University
|
Smithfield Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
35,826
(c. USD25,507.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This professional research doctorate provides advanced academic opportunities for seasoned educators and professionals in related fields, particularly those in or pursuing leadership positions. The program explores multiple topics and emphasizes writing for diverse audiences (such as workplace communications, parent guides, academic journals, and professional publications), rather than concentrating on a single research thesis.
Participants compile a portfolio that includes a dissertation as part of their submission.
While primarily designed for distance learning, on-campus support is accessible, and students are encouraged to engage with the University's research initiatives.
The curriculum encompasses:
selecting a research focus (addressing theoretical or practical educational challenges),
developing and executing a research plan to examine the chosen topic, and
producing a comprehensive thesis that analyzes relevant literature, research methodologies, findings, and their implications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to apply for entry to a Doctoral program (PhD or Professional Doctorate), an applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Doctoral level by meeting at least one of the following entry requirements:
a) a Bachelor's degree with Second Class, Division A (Honours) or above in a degree program that included a total of 12 credit points of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade.
b) a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Masters by Coursework or Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Research Methods) which includes a supervised research component of at least 12 credit points (full time equivalent) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or above.
c) Master of Philosophy Degree or equivalent, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent method of communicating research outcomes.
IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), TOEFL IBT - 86 (no component less than 21), Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54).
a) a Bachelor's degree with Second Class, Division A (Honours) or above in a degree program that included a total of 12 credit points of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade.
b) a postgraduate qualification (e.g. Masters by Coursework or Graduate Certificate/Diploma of Research Methods) which includes a supervised research component of at least 12 credit points (full time equivalent) graded at the equivalent of Distinction or above.
c) Master of Philosophy Degree or equivalent, where at least two thirds of the degree consisted of a supervised research component and resulted in the production of a thesis or equivalent method of communicating research outcomes.
IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0), TOEFL IBT - 86 (no component less than 21), Pearson (PTE Academic) - 58 (no component less than 54).
Tuition
AUD
35,826