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PhD of Learning Sciences
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Las Vegas, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Sciences is a doctoral degree offered by Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education at UNLV in Las Vegas.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Learning Sciences. Strengthen critical analysis
- evidence-based reasoning
- and clear communication through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include subject-related research
- academic study
- and specialist project roles connected to Learning Sciences. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.
Curriculum
- Graduate programme of 66 credits
- Required courses include Introduction to the Learning Sciences
- Human Learning and Cognition
- Cognition and Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Thesis or non-thesis/project options are listed in the catalogue
- Remaining credits come from electives and plan-specific requirements in the UNLV catalog
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree from an accredited institution as set by the programme (e.g. Computer Science PhD expects a CS master degree and 3.70 post-baccalaureate GPA)
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from an accredited institution as set by the programme (e.g. Computer Science PhD expects a CS master degree and 3.70 post-baccalaureate GPA)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the selected graduate program requirements and the Graduate College deadline. Complete the online graduate application. Upload academic transcripts and any department-specific admission documents. Pay the application fee where required. Arrange final official transcripts following admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,123 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Las Vegas main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education |
| Department | Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 66 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $31,123 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,705 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.