Doctor of Philosophy

Course code: 0079 + Course abbreviation: PhD + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton; Gippsland; Peninsula)

External (Clayton; Gippsland; Peninsula)

Course description

The 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.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy requires:

a degree with honours (first or upper second) or a masters degree in education or educational studies (including a research component) from an Australian university or any recognised overseas university deemed equivalent by the Faculty of Education, and
demonstrated ability to carry out independent research.

Applications for admission to PhD candidature may be lodged at any time of the year.

External candidature

Candidature 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.

Course structure

Students undertake a program of supervised research and submit a thesis. The thesis should offer a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline concerned and demonstrate the student’s capacity to carry out independent research.

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 9498 or +61 3 9905 2821

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Trevor Gale

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