The Doctor of Education offers professionals the opportunity to undertake advanced research into the teaching profession and the field of education. Candidates will undertake practice-based independent research that informs research-led practice at the highest level of originality and quality.

 

Candidates will uncover new knowledge and add to the field of education research through the discovery of new information, the formulation of theories, the innovative re-interpretation of established ideas or the application of established research in new contexts.

 

Five areas form the basis of study available under the Doctor of Education:

• Policy studies in education
• Curriculum studies
• Learning and teaching
• Socio-cultural studies
• Educational leadership and change

 

The degree requires you to produce an examinable portfolio of work that is text based, and may include other communication mediums such as video or online resources.

 

You will be expected to participate in research training and development activities, contribute to the research culture at Western, and maintain a professional profile of high standard during your candidature.

 

As part of your research training, you will also be encouraged to publish or present your work to the public and contribute to policy and planning debates in your area of expertise.