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Monash University: University handbooks: Postgraduate handbook: Units indexed by faculty Doctor of PhilosophyCourse code: 0079 + Course abbreviation: PhD + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton; Gippsland; Peninsula) Course descriptionThe PhD program in the Faculty of Education may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty. These include early childhood, primary and secondary education; inclusive/special and gifted education; information and communication technology in education; international education; leadership and policy development; literacy studies; mathematics and science education; music education; school and organisational leadership; work and learning studies; educational and developmental psychology; counselling, mentoring and coaching; professional development studies; teaching English as a foreign or second language; and sport and outdoor recreation. The thesis should offer a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline concerned and demonstrate the student’s capacity to carry out independent research. Entry requirementsAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophy requires:
Applications for admission to PhD candidature may be lodged at any time of the year. External candidatureCandidature by external mode is now available and can be on a full-time or part-time basis. Prospective candidates applying for this mode must be able to ensure regular interactive communication with their supervisor and be able to undertake the equivalent of 15 days of full-time study within the university each year although this requirement may be relaxed in later years depending on the candidate's progress. Research areasAreas of major research interest in the faculty are as follows: Clayton campus
Gippsland campus
Peninsula campusCurriculum studies
Educational studies
Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2821 or +61 3 9905 2777 Course coordinatorAssociate Professor Ilana Snyder (Clayton) Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |