Wollongong,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Education) in Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
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Wollongong Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
32,160
(c. USD22,679.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education program is designed for experienced educators and researchers seeking to conduct advanced studies in a specific educational field. This professional doctorate prepares graduates for senior positions in academic research, policy development, and educational leadership through rigorous scholarly investigation.
The four-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program centers on an independent research project culminating in a doctoral thesis that advances knowledge in the chosen specialization.
Students pursue original research within focused areas including: Digital Learning Technologies, Educational Administration, Literacy Studies, Special Needs Education (encompassing Autism and Neurodiversity research), and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program: IELTS Academic: 6.5 with subscores of 6.0. TOEFL ibt: 86 (Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 17, Speaking 17).
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher, Research Masters with at least of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70plus, Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75plus or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work,
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course, and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher, Research Masters with at least of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70plus, Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75plus or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work,
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course, and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Tuition
AUD
32,160