Entry requirements

Entry into our doctoral programs is competitive. The University entry requirements for Doctoral candidature are:

• an appropriate Masters degree, completed at credit (65%) level or better or the completion of a Bachelors degree with Honours Class II or higher in an appropriate area, or an equivalent qualification.

In addition, entry into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program requires that the candidate demonstrate a strong research background (e.g. relevant research experience or publications). For Doctor of Education candidature, the candidate would need to have completed a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.

Masters of Education (Research) is available to candidates with a Bachelors Honours degree with a major in Education; a Masters degree by coursework in Education, or a Bachelors degree by coursework majoring in Education (or equivalent) where a Distinction average has been maintained, or a Bachelors (degree) by coursework majoring in Education including additional research experience deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education. It is expected that the candidate would have prior knowledge in introductory research methods through a Bachelor or Masters degree program.

More information about entry requirements of our research programs is available on

http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/yr2011/pg/index.html