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Pursue a research-based postgraduate qualification in education at Flinders University to cultivate the abilities and knowledge needed to influence policy and practice, creating meaningful impact across various educational domains through specialized study. You'll collaborate with researchers who partner with industry to generate fresh insights and devise creative approaches to educational challenges. This doctoral program prepares you for leadership roles in schools, early childhood centers, and the broader education sector. Education PhD graduates pursue careers as academic researchers or industry professionals. As an Education Consultant, you could contribute to government education departments, independent schools in both urban and rural areas, or indigenous education initiatives.
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110