Handbook

The Doctor of Education - Research comprises:

1. 27 units of advanced coursework topics (one-quarter of the course)
2. 36 units of research-related coursework topics, plus a time-based supervised research project culminating in a thesis (three quarters of the course)

Not all topics are necessarily available each year.

Upon completion of 36 units of topics a student may choose to exit with a Master of Education - Research - Exit Only, subject to meeting the program of study for that award.

Thesis

The thesis submitted as an outcome of the time-based, supervised research project must meet all requirements for presentation and lodgement specified by the University and must not contain:

• Material which has been accepted for the award of any other degree or diploma
• Any material previously published or written by another person except where due reference is made in the text of the thesis or in the notes

Assessment

Assessment of coursework topics will be in accordance with the Statement of Assessment Methods for each individual topic.

The thesis examination will assess whether the student has demonstrated the following attributes:

• A significant original contribution to knowledge in education, policy, management and practice
• Ability to conduct an original investigation or testing of ideas
• Competence in independent research or experimentation
• A thorough understanding of the appropriate techniques in the field demonstrated both by their application and a thorough review of the literature
• Critical use of source material, experimental results (where appropriate) and published works
• Appreciation of the relationship of the special theme of their research to the wider field of knowledge or area of professional practice
• The capacity to present well-written work
• A high degree of independence of thought and approach

A significant original contribution to knowledge means uncovering new knowledge by:

• The discovery of new facts
• The formulation of theories
• The innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas

1. This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met.
2. You should only select EDUC9975 Research Project when exiting with the Master of Education - Research
3. EDUC9979A Dissertation is a time-based research project taken in years 2 and 3 which includes a supervised research project, culminating in submission of a thesis.

An applicant must have at least one of the following Australian qualifications, or the equivalent qualification, as approved by the Dean (Research):

• A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
• A coursework or research Masters degree, completed within the last 10 years, with an average Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 6
• A Bachelors degree or a Masters degree by coursework plus a peer reviewed publication(s) as first author or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant

In addition applicants must have at least five years' relevant work experience in education or an education-related area, demonstrating seniority and expertise in their employment context (e.g. state and national education departments or education-related human service organisations).

Applicants must also demonstrate commitment, innovation, and excellence in practice in their field and satisfy the University that they are reasonably likely to be able to successfully complete the requirements of the award within the maximum duration.

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