Doctor Of Education
The Doctorate of Education (EdD) is a program to prepare
professional leaders in Education. It is a doctoral level
program completed by a combination of coursework and thesis,
offered in 2001 in the areas of:
- Adult Education and Training
- Educational Leadership
- Information Technology in Education and Training
- Literacy Education
- Physical and Health Education
- Special Education (including Gifted Education)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL, including
TEFL)
Entry Requirements for the EdD Program
Entry to this degree is available to candidates who:
1. Meet the University entry requirements for Doctoral candidature. Normally
this would be an appropriate Masters degree, completed at credit (65%)
level or better or the completion of a Bachelors degree with Honours Class
II or higher in an appropriate area, or an equivalent qualification, and
2. Candidates must have completed a minimum of three years relevant professional
experience.
Course Charges:
The EdD program is a HECS liable program for Australian citizens studying
on campus. University HECS exemptions scholarships are available for Doctoral
candidates who are within the permitted time limits.
Time Limits
Normally, the degree will be completed in not less than six, and not more
than eight, academic sessions of full-time study, or six to twelve sessions
of part-time study. Completion of the degree in a minimum of five sessions
may be permitted to those candidates granted Advanced Standing for previous
graduate study.
A full-time student load is 24 credit points per session (three subjects);
a part-time student load will be 8-16 credit points per session (one or
two subjects).
Advanced Standing
1. No advanced standing will be granted for previous graduate study at
MEd level. Candidates who have pursued study beyond a pass Master degree
should discuss their request for Advanced Standing with the Graduate School
Research Co-ordinator.
2. A candidate may not include in this degree program any subject which
the candidate has previously taken and had credited towards a qualification
accepted for admission under Section 1 of these requirements.
Patterns of Study
| 1. |
The program for the degree will require successful completion
of: |
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(i) |
at least 48 credit points of subjects including: |
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a) |
at least 24 credit points from one Program in line with the requirements
for that Program. |
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b) |
both EDGZ901
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods and EDGZ902
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods prior to commencement of the
thesis component of the program. If there is satisfactory evidence
that one of these subjects or their equivalents has already been completed
in previous study, the student will undertake another subject of his/her
choice from the Graduate School of Education subjects or other approved
900-level Graduate subjects to complete his/her Doctoral program. |
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c) |
the balance of credit points may be chosen from any of the Graduate
School of Education subjects or from any 900-level Graduate subjects
in the University, provided that prior approval has been obtained
from the Graduate School Research Co-ordinator and the Head of the
relevant School or Department. Elective choices must be discussed
with the Program co-ordinator. |
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(ii) |
a supervised thesis (EDGZ909)
on a topic in the Program chosen for specialisation, to be examined
externally. This thesis will contribute to two thirds of the total
assessment for this award. All new students enrolling in a research
degree are expected to prepare and defend a research proposal early
in the thesis component. See subject description of EDGZ909
for further information. |
| 2. |
Each candidate will be required to select a program
of study in consultation with the Program Co-ordinator and the Graduate
School Co-ordinator (Research) to ensure that subjects chosen do not
duplicate previous graduate work. |
| 3. |
Candidates will be required to pass all coursework subjects
at the first attempt. The coursework component of the program must
be completed with an average grade at not less than Credit (65%) level.
Students who do not meet this requirement will have their doctoral
candidature terminated, and may enrol in an appropriate Masters program. |
| 4. |
A full-time student load is 24 credit points per session
(three subjects); a part-time student load will be 8-16 credit points
per session (one or two subjects). |
Suggested Progression
Note this is a suggestion only, and individual student requirements should
be discussed with the academic adviser for the specialisation. Actual
subject choice will depend on timetable constraints.
Session One
Part time 6 or 8 credit points in specialisation
(optional) 6 or 8 credit points in specialisation
Full-time-all above plus EDGZ901
or EDGZ902-Advanced
Research Methods (8cp)
Session Two
Part time 6 or 8 credit points in specialisation
(optional) EDGZ901
or EDGZ902-Advanced
Research Methods (8cp)
Full-time-all above plus EDGZ903
Minor Project (8cp)
Session Three
Part time 6 or 8 credit points in specialisation, or
(optional) EDGZ901
or EDGZ902-Advanced
Research Methods (8cp)
Full-time EDGZ909
Doctoral thesis
Session Four
Part time EDGZ901
or EDGZ902-Advanced
Research Methods (8cp)
(optional) EDGZ903
Minor Project (8cp)
Full-time EDGZ909
Doctoral thesis
Session Five/Six
Part time Remaining coursework requirements
Full-time EDGZ909
Doctoral thesis
Session Seven/Eight
Part time EDGZ909
Doctoral thesis
Full-time EDGZ909
Doctoral thesis
The coursework requirements for each Program are as follows:
(1) Adult Education and Training
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Program
of Adult Education and Training consists of at least twenty four credit
points chosen from the Adult Education and Training program in line with
the requirements listed in "Patterns of Study".
These subjects are listed below:
Subject no.
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Subject Name
|
Credit points
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| EDGH911 |
Instructional Design for Adult Learning* |
6
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| EDGH912 |
Project for Instructional design for Adult Learning |
2
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| EDGH921 |
Evaluation and Assessment for Adult Learning |
6
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| EDGH922 |
Project for Evaluation and Assessment for Adult Learning |
2
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| EDGH923 |
Adult Learning Strategies and Communication |
6
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| EDGH924 |
Project for Adult Learning Strategies and Communication |
2
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| EDGH931 |
Psychology of Adult Learning |
6
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| EDGH932 |
Project for Psychology of Adult Learning |
2
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| EDGH933 |
Management and Organisational Context of Learning |
6
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| EDGH934 |
Project for Management and Organisational Context of
Learning |
2
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| EDGH935 |
Issues in Adult Education |
6
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| EDGH936 |
Project for Issues in Adult Education |
2
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*Compulsory subject for students wishing to complete an Adult Education
and Training Specialisation
(2) Educational Leadership
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Program
of Educational Leadership consists of at least twenty four credit points
chosen from the Educational Leadership Program in line with the requirements
listed in"Patterns of Study". These subjects
are listed below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGL901 |
Foundations of Educational Leadership |
6
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| EDGL902 |
Project in Foundations of Educational Leadership |
2
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| EDGL903 |
Introduction to Educational Management |
6
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| EDGL904 |
Project in Introduction to Educational Management |
2
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| EDGL905 |
Policy Studies: Global Change and Educational Leadership |
6
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| EDGL906 |
Project in Policy Studies: Global Change and Educational
Leadership |
2
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| EDGL907 |
Leading Professional Service Organisations |
6
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| EDGL908 |
Project in Leading Professional Service Organisations |
2
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| EDGL909 |
Leadership of Effective Change |
6
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| EDGL910 |
Project in Leadership of Effective Change |
2
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| EDGL911 |
Leadership of Curriculum and Instruction |
6
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| EDGL912 |
Project in Leadership of Curriculum and Instruction |
2
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| EDGL913 |
Program Evaluation |
6
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| EDGL914 |
Project in Program Evaluation |
2
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| EDGL915 |
Information Systems and Educational Leadership |
6
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| EDGL916 |
Project in Information Systems and Educational Leadership |
2
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| EDGL917 |
Quality Learning and Teaching |
6
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| EDGL918 |
Project in Quality Learning and Teaching |
2
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(3) Information Technology in Education and Training
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Program
of Information Technology in Education consists of at least twenty four
credit points chosen from the Information Technology Program in line with
the requirements listed in"Patterns of Study".
These subjects are listed below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGI911 |
Information Technology in education and training* |
6
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| EDGI912 |
Project for EDGI911 |
2
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| EDGI913 |
Instructional strategies and authoring# |
6
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| EDGI914 |
Project for EDGI913 |
2
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| EDGI915 |
Network-Based Learning |
6
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| EDGI916 |
Project for EDGI915 |
2
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| EDGI931 |
Interactive Multimedia Design |
6
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| EDGI932 |
Project for EDGI931 |
2
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| EDGI933 |
Implementation and evaluation of technology-based learning |
6
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| EDGI934 |
Project for EDGI933 |
2
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| EDGI951 |
Cognition and Interface Design |
6
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| EDGI952 |
Project for EDGI951 |
2
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| EDGI953 |
Current Issues in Information Technology in Education
and Training |
6
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| EDGI954 |
Project for EDGI953 |
2
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| EDGI955 |
Research in Learning Environments |
6
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| EDGI956 |
Project for EDGI955 |
2
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| EDGI957 |
(Un)Intelligent Computer Mediated Learning Systems |
6
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| EDGI958 |
Project for EDGI957 |
2
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*Compulsory subjects for students wishing to complete a major
specialisation in Information Technology in Education and Training.
(ii) Recommended elective subjects include:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGH911 |
Instructional Design |
6
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| EDGH931 |
Psychology of Adult Learning |
6
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(4) Literacy
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Literacy
Program consists of at least twenty four credit points chosen from the
Language and Literacy Program in line with the requirements listed in"Patterns
of Study". These subjects are listed below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGA970 |
Language and literacy development[#] |
8
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| EDGA971 |
Assessment and evaluation of language and literacy |
8
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| EDGA976 |
Text and Context |
8
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| EDGA977 |
Communication and learning |
8
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| EDGA978 |
Literacy practices for diverse needs# |
8
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| EDGA987 |
Children's literature |
8
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| EDGR911 |
Teaching Reading* |
8
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| EDGR912 |
Teaching Writing* |
8
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*Compulsory subjects for students wishing to complete a major
specialisation in Literacy
[#] Available by distance education only
(ii) Recommended elective subjects include:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGS918 |
Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies |
6
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| EDGL901 |
Foundations of Educational Leadership |
6
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(5) Physical and Health Education
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Physical
and Health Education Program consists of at least twenty four credit points
chosen from the Physical and Health Education Program in line with the
requirements listed in"Patterns of Study". These subjects are listed
below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGA920 |
Curriculum Problems and Issues in Physical and Health
Education |
8
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| EDGA921 |
Studies in the Scientific Bases of Health Education
and Health Promotion |
8
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| EDGA923 |
Sport, Culture and Education |
8
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| EDGA924 |
Adolescent Health Status and Behaviour |
8
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| EDGP910 |
Theory & Practice of Outdoor Education |
6
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| EDGP911 |
Project for EDGP910 |
2
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| EDGP912 |
Facilitation Techniques in Outdoor Education |
6
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| EDGP913 |
Project for EDGP912 |
2
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| EDGP930 |
Theoretical and Practical Bases of Coach Education |
6
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| EDGP931 |
Project for EDGP930 |
2
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| EDGP932 |
Issues in Coach Education and Sport Management |
6
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| EDGP933 |
Project for EDGP932 |
2
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| EDGP990 |
Practicum in a Learning Environment |
6
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| EDGP991 |
Project for EDGP990 |
2
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(6) Special Education
The coursework component of a Doctorate of Education in the Program of Special
Education consists of at least twenty four credit points chosen from the
Special Education Program in line with the requirements listed in"Patterns
of Study". These subjects are listed below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGS910 |
Learning Theories and Exceptionality* |
6
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| EDGS911 |
Project in Exceptional Education Practices |
2
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| EDGS912 |
Contemporary Perspectives in the Education of Children
with Diverse Needs |
6
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| EDGS913 |
Project in Contemporary Perspectives |
2
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| EDGS914 |
Assessment and Instruction of Students with Learning
Difficulties |
6
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| EDGS915 |
Programs for Students with Learning Difficulties |
2
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| EDGS916 |
Models of Behaviour Management |
6
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| EDGS917 |
Programming for Behaviour Management |
2
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| EDGS918 |
Approaches to Reading Difficulties:Theories and Strategies |
6
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| EDGS919 |
Reading Difficulties:Program Design and Implementation |
2
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| EDGS920 |
Language and Communication Difficulties:Theory and Practice |
6
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| EDGS921 |
Language-Related Learning Difficulties:A Case Study |
2
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| EDGS922 |
Teaching Gifted Children |
6
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| EDGS923 |
Project in Gifted Education |
2
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| EDGS924 |
Giftedness in Special Populations |
6
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| EDGS925 |
Project in Dual Exceptionality |
2
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*Compulsory subject for specialisation in Special Education
(ii) Recommended elective subjects include:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGA970 |
Language and literacy development# |
8
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| EDGA978 |
Literacy practices for diverse needs# |
8
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| EDGL901 |
Foundations of Educational leadership |
6
|
# Available by distance education only
(7) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The specialisation component of a Doctorate of Education in the Program
of TESOL consists of at least twenty four credit points chosen from the
TESOL Program in line with the requirements listed in "Patterns
of Study". These subjects are listed below:
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
|
| EDGA917 |
International and Intercultural Communication |
8 |
| EDGA976 |
Text and context |
8
|
| EDGA978 |
Literacy Practices for Diverse Needs [#] |
8
|
| EDGA981 |
Second language literacy |
8
|
| EDGA983 |
Assessment in TESOL |
8
|
| EDGA984 |
Language and Learning in TESOL* |
8
|
| EDGA985 |
English in specific contexts |
8
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| EDGA988 |
Aspects of Linguistics for TESOL |
8
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* Compulsory subject for specialisation in TESOL
[#] Available by distance education only
(8) Research Methodology and Project Subjects
| Subject no. |
Subject Name |
Credit points
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| EDGZ901 |
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods |
8
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| EDGZ902 |
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods |
8
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| EDGZ903 |
Minor Project in Education |
8
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| EDGZ912 |
Special Research Topic |
8
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| EDGZ925 |
Advanced seminar |
8
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Subjects in this group do not constitute a separate area of specialisation,
but provide the various methodology and project subjects which are required
for completion of the course work component of the EdD as explained above
in the section "Patterns of Study". |
