Shape the future of education with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education by promoting the interdependence of research, learning and change
RMIT’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education cultivates high-level skills in research processes, communication, analysis and synthesis of knowledge in education.
Graduates of this doctorate degree will develop the skills required to conduct independent research.
Individually supervised research programs are available in:
primary education
secondary education
early childhood education
information and communication technology (ICT) and educational curriculum
higher education
discipline specific-areas – literacy, numeracy, science, arts and creative arts, social science, curriculum design and sustainability.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected August 2027
Melbourne City Campus
124 La Trobe Street,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3000, Melbourne, Australia
A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year. OR
A master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average; OR
A master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; OR
Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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