Graduate Research

Doctor of Philosophy - Education

  • Course code: DR-PHILEDU
Clock
Duration
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
Flexible
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Dollar
Fees
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
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Career outcomes

Overview

Become a thought leader

Your thesis makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and/or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the PhD, the graduate researcher will be able to:

  • demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline
  • independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
  • independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
  • independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that they can make a substantial contribution to a discipline
  • disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
  • demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and scholar
  • demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.