The EdD programme also requires at least three years relevant professional experience. The Doctor of Education and the Doctor of Philosophy normally take three-years of full time study, or the equivalent part time. However, one year of the EdD is dedicated to coursework and so the thesis component of the degree normally takes approximately two years full time study or the equivalent. The Master of Philosophy normally takes one and a half years full time or the equivalent part time. These are all research qualifications and so are HECS based for Australian students.
Scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
See Fees and Scholarships . The selected units are chosen so as to develop knowledge in the appropriate substantive area and to strengthen research methodology in preparation for undertaking the dissertation. Despite the amount of credit awarded for previous studies students may be requested to enrol in coursework which their supervisor or the student considers to be advantageous either for professional development or for the completion of the dissertation. To count as credit toward the EdD, a student must normally pass the units at credit level or above. It is required to make a distinctive contribution to the profession and provide evidence of scholarship and originality.