Doctor of Philosophy

Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research in a range of areas. There are two Research Groups associated with the Faculty of Education: Centre for Research into Interactive Learning Environments (RILE) and the Centre for Equity Research in Education (CERE). Postgraduate research students are encouraged to undertake postgraduate study associated with the research agendas of these Centres. In addition, supervision is also available in a number of areas of strength, including: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Change and Evaluation, Physical and Health Education, Outdoor Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education (including Talented and Gifted Education), Teacher Professional Development, Literacy and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Entry Requirements
Entry to this degree is available to candidates who meet the University entry requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidature. In the first instance this requires the completion of a Bachelors degree with Honours Class II or higher in an appropriate area, or an equivalent qualification with an appropriate research component.

Course Requirements
Candidates for this degree enrol in a Doctoral Thesis (THES912/924). Interested candidates should contact the Associate Dean (Research) to discuss their area of research and supervision. All new students enrolling in a research degree are expected to prepare and defend a research proposal early in their candidature and to become involved in activities such as student colloquia. See subject descriptions for further information.