PhDEducation
Doctor of Philosophy - Education
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education gives a candidate the opportunity to research a specific topic in education in depth, under the guidance of a supervisor, producing a thesis of no more than 100,000 words that makes a significant, original contribution to knowledge in areas such as curriculum, pedagogy, education policy, or learning and teaching. Candidates develop independent research skills, including formulating a research problem and applying appropriate conceptual and methodological approaches, while working with education researchers and attending national and international conferences. Secondary teaching in subjects such as maths, science, and languages remains on Australia's skilled occupation lists, though this research degree does not itself confer teaching registration, which is administered separately by each state's teaching authority. The course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- There is no unit-based curriculum. Candidates complete an independent research project under academic supervision
- with milestones including a research proposal
- confirmation of candidature
- an annual progress review
- and submission of a thesis of up to 100
- 000 words for examination by external experts
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Admissions
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8); or * have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points; or* be enrolled as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate in the University (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Dean with evidence of the ability to complete a Doctoral Degree (Research) successfully (AQF level 10) within the enrolment period specified in the GRD regulations ;or* have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
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