Doctor of Philosophy - Education
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00116K
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) indicates advanced knowledge and expertise and high-level research, conceptual and writing skills. It is a sustained piece of research and writing that examines a specific problem and, upon completion, makes a significant new contribution to knowledge. This takes the form of an 80,000 - 100,000 word thesis or combined thesis and design dissertation. The duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time (8 years part-time for domestic students only).
Structure
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.
Subjects
- Education
Standard entry requirements
- At least a four-year honours degree with a weighted average mark of at least 75% from an Australian university, or a qualification (or combination of qualifications) considered by the RHD Committee to be equivalent
- Evidence of research ability is that applicants are required to have completed a research project, component, subject or group of subjects that accounts for at least 25% of their work (i.e. Honours year), or 25% of one year accumulated over the length of a masters course, and which has, or have, been conducted and assessed individually. Research carried out in groups should at least have been graded individually.
Study information
Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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Parkville | International: $176,956 | No |
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Further information
In recent years successful applications have required an H1 (80-100%) overall grade range.