If you want to shape education policy or influence teaching methods, our PhD in Education will help you achieve your goals. We offer invaluable research opportunities and industry contacts.
Our Doctoral Degree in Education program
In our PhD in Education you’ll conduct high-level, original research grounded in industry experience.
We offer collaborations with community organisations and international research partners. You’ll have access to our specialised research centres, undertaking important projects for teachers, communities and policy makers.
Throughout your study, you’ll have the support of a supervisor experienced in education research. You’ll be taught best-practice research methods, then begin a PhD thesis in your chosen area. We’ll help you to present your findings clearly and effectively, through:
Careers in education research, policy and management
Postgraduate study is increasingly important in advancing your education career. This course could lead to a career as one of the following:
Course structure
The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time).
As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002.
An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy.
Course structure and units
Coursework Units
Conceptualising and Contextualising Research
Unit code ROP8001
Research Integrity and Ethics
Unit code ROP8002
Education (Full-Time)
Unit code EED8900 Credits48
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2022
City Queen Campus
256, 283, 295 and 300 Queen Street,
MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3000, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2022
Victoria University
Footscray Park campus,
Ballarat Road,
FOOTSCRAY,
Victoria,
3011, MELBOURNE, Australia
Entry into a research program (postgraduate study) requires completion of: an honours degree, or a masters degree by coursework with a research component, or an equivalent qualification from an approved university.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58 (no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.
VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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