Doctor of Philosophy - Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Education is a 4 years PhD program taught at University of Melbourne, . The program is offered in campus-based modes with full Time options. To successfully obtain Doctor of Philosophy - Education from University of Melbourne you are required to complete credit hours. After completion of Doctor of Philosophy - Education you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Professor, Academic Researcher, Teacher, Elementary School Principal, Lecturer.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy - Education at University of Melbourne for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Melbourne.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Melbourne as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy - Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

1. Minimum qualifications
   Applicants are normally required to have completed at least a four-year honours degree at H2A (75%) standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the RHD Committee to be equivalent.
2. Minimum level of academic achievement
   Applicants should have achieved an overall H2A (75-79%) grade in the relevant honours or masters degree to be eligible to apply. However, in recent years successful applications have required an H1 (80-100%) overall grade range.
3. Relevance of the degree
   The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended PhD, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended PhD.
4. Evidence of research ability
   Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project, component, subject or group of subjects that accounts for at least 25% of their work (i.e. Honours year), or 25% of one year accumulated over the length of a masters course, and which has, or have, been conducted and assessed individually. Research carried out in groups should at least have been graded individually.
5. Currency of applicant's knowledge of the discipline
   The applicant's degree/s and/or professional experience must demonstrate that their knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research higher degree is current.
6. Assessment of level of suitability
   Based on the research proposal, interview or other communication, an assessment should be made of the level of understanding, motivation and time commitment of the student for the proposed program of study. For example, a full-time student would be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week and a part-time student about half of this.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-education/

You can join one of the following careers:

• Professor
• Academic Researcher
• Teacher
• Elementary School Principal
• Lecturer