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- Focus on applied investigation and problem solving, and make a contribution to research in the field of education.
- Be supported by study workshops to refine the methodology and design of your thesis.
- Complete an initial coursework component followed by a thesis.
Highlights
- Focus on applied investigation and problem solving, and make a contribution to research in the field of education.
- Be supported by study workshops to refine the methodology and design of your thesis.
- Complete an initial coursework component followed by a thesis.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) focuses on applied investigation and problem solving rather than on a contribution to pure research or to theoretical knowledge. This professional doctorate, comprising coursework units and a thesis, is oriented towards enhancing professional practice and focuses on the professional development of practitioners involved in some aspect of education.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: $26,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $36,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $29,200 per year full-time (96 credit points) if you exceed the maximum time under RTP
2024 fees
2024: $32,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, your tuition fees are normally covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset (Domestic), as long as you complete your degree within the program's set timeframes. You'll have to pay tuition fees if you exceed the time limits under the RTP.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)
A scholarship for current and future postgraduate research students.
- Scholarship eligibility
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
A scholarship for future postgraduate research students in any faculty
- Scholarship eligibility
Indigenous Postgraduate Research Award (IPRA)
A scholarship for future and current postgraduate research students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian