0079 - Doctor of Philosophy - Education (PhD)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | PhDEduc |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 041043E |
| Managing faculty | Education |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland, Peninsula, Clayton) On-campus (Gippsland, Peninsula, Clayton) Multi-modal (Gippsland, Peninsula, Clayton) |
| Duration (years) | 4 years FT, 8 years PT |
| Contact details | Telephone +61 3 9905 2821 or +61 3 9905 9498 |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Ilana Snyder |
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, counselling psychology, mentoring and coaching
- professional development studies
- teaching English as a foreign or second language
- sport and outdoor recreation.
External candidature
Candidature by external mode is 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 five 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.
Structure
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.