Doctor of Philosophy - Education
Course code: DR-PHILEDU
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Expected candidature is 3 years full time (or part time equivalent)
Flexible
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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
Flexible
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AUD $52,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Course structure
Overview
The PhD thesis evidences your authority and command of knowledge in relevant fields in an international context and shows that you have a thorough grasp of appropriate methodological techniques, as well as an awareness of their limitations.
Course structure
- Course code: DR-PHILEDU
- 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
- Candidates complete an 80,000 word PhD thesis
- Candidates must present their research findings at a public completion seminar attended by their Advisory Committee.
Intended learning outcomes
Intended learning outcomes can be found on the Career Outcomes page.
Assessment
Award of the degree is based on examination of the thesis and an oral deliberation (viva).
You can find out more about the structure and assessment of the Doctor of Philosophy - Education in Handbook.