Doctor of Education

Become a thought leader

As a doctoral candidate at the University of Melbourne, you will demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Your thesis makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and/or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the Doctor of Education, you will be able to:

• demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of an area of professional practice
• independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
• independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing professional practice
• independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that you can make a substantial contribution to an area of professional practice
• disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
• demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and leading practitioner
• demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.