Overview

Why choose this course

The School of Education at the University of Wollongong is home to leading academics specialising in a broad range of areas within education.

Education researchers lead strengths such as the Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Impact (CHERII), Interdisciplinary Discourses Analysis in Education, Arts and Social Sciences (IDEAS), Play, pedagogy and curriculum in contemporary theory and practice (within Early Start Research) and the Pedagogical Laboratory for Physical Education and Sport.

The School also has a long history of interdisciplinary and transformational research supporting the development of individuals, organisations and communities.

The Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities has a strong track record in research across a broad range of disciplines. Our passionate and engaged scholars provide a rich environment for the continued development of theoretical and interdisciplinary research.

Programme Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education involves an in-depth research project and thesis conducted in one of the following specialisations:

Digital Technologies for Learning
Educational Leadership
Literacy
Special Education (including Autism and Neurodivergence studies)
Teaching English to Speakers or Other Languages (TESOL)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education View 20 other PhDs in Education in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 092063A

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least ⅔ of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+
Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.

All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

Tuition Fee

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International

29760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 AUD per semester during 48 months.
National

29760 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 AUD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Wollongong

1600 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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