Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

The PhD program in the Faculty of Education may be undertaken in the following principal areas of research offered by the faculty:

• 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 studying in this mode must ensure regular interactive communication with their supervisor and 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.

Students undertake a program of supervised research and submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words. The thesis should offer a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline concerned and demonstrate the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Doctor of Philosophy