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PhD of Education

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.

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

  • Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
  • Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Education Support Coordinator
  • Curriculum Assistant
  • Teaching Roles Subject to Certification

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor (research component
  • distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
  • or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
  • Bachelor degree with honours (4 years
  • research component of at least 25% of a year
  • distinction average)
  • or a master's degree with research component (distinction average) or without (high distinction average)
  • or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor or master degree with research component

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,480 AUD
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Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.