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Doctor of Philosophy (Education)


  • Monash University
  • Course CRICOS Code:041043E
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.55
  • Course Duration:3-4 years
  • Australian State:VictoriaVIC
  • Australian City:Melbourne
  • Course Intake:Throughout the year

Course Description

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. A PhD in Education takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics. 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.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Education
Faculty Faculty of Education
Qualification Level PhD
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 33,700
Course Duration 3-4 years
Campus(es) Peninsula

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements 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. Please refer to: https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/handbooks/masters/chapter-two/2-1
English Requirements IELTS : 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 PTE: 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 Please refer to : https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/handbooks/content/chapter-two/2-2
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO