
Overview
Monash University supports, promotes and conducts high quality research that holds significant impact in Australia and overseas. Graduates from Monash Education 's doctoral programs occupy senior positions in education and research in many countries around the world within both the public and private sector.
The PhD in Education at Monash University
Your research will aim to improve teaching practice and extend your expertise and skills relating to pressing educational issues.
The thesis should make a significant contribution to human knowledge and theory, and demonstrate your ability to carry out independent research. The core research project is enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units that provide you with the skills required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research
- Curriculum and pedagogy
- Early childhood education
- Educational psychology and inclusive education
- Mathematics, science and technology
- Teacher education, language, arts and professional learning
- Work, learning and leadership
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start date: Throughout the year
- Deadline: Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Course Code: 041043E
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.
- a bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
- a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
- a master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account; or
- have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
35400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35400 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.
- Domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which exempts them from tuition fees.
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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