Overview

Features

Carefully designed to build the knowledge and skills necessary for research at the doctoral level through a tailored coursework Education program from University of Melbourne, the course enables experienced educators to design and carry out research projects that have direct relevance to their professional role.

Programme Structure

Coursework

Successful completion requires a combination of coursework (100 credit points) and a 55 000 word thesis, which comprises a substantial piece of original research.

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Education View 18 other PhDs in Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A masters degree or equivalent in the discipline of education or a cognate field relevant to the proposed area of study, with at least an H2A (75%) average over the course

A documented record of at least five full-time equivalent years of professional or teaching experience in a field relevant to the proposed area of study

Evidence of capacity to undertake research (such evidence may be the completion of a research masters thesis, producing a sustained policy document, conference presentations, articles in professional or academic journals, etc).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52000 AUD / year

≈ 52000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) funded: domestic students are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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