PhD - Education in Joondalup Australia | Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University | Joondalup Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 40,400
(c. USD28,490.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

ECU's education research aims to shape educational policies and curriculum design, strengthen school leadership for better institutional advancement, boost teaching efficacy, and enhance student participation and academic performance across all educational stages.

While individual postgraduate research projects are tailored in collaboration with academic advisors or prospective supervisors, we particularly welcome applications from candidates passionate about: Teaching methodologies and curriculum design Early childhood development Technology in education Learning assessment and analysis School administration Educator development Indigenous learning approaches Sports and wellness education Current School research initiatives explore digital skills, leadership in education, early childhood learning, literacy development, cultural awareness, and curriculum evaluation. Students benefit from dedicated campus facilities at Mount Lawley and Joondalup, with comprehensive remote support options available for distance learners.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.
Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Special entry may be considered for applications to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who will be required to attend an audition and/or interview.
For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research), or
Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class), or
Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
It is desirable that all applicants do not contact potential supervisors before applying. Applicants will be matched with a suitable supervisor if successful in gaining course admission.

IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0),
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17.
TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better.

Tuition AUD 40,400

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