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Overview
- Make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in a specific field of learning.
- Enhance your professional practice by focusing on your professional development.
- Be supported by accredited supervisors, many of whom are world-renowned academics.
- Complete a research proposal, develop a full course of study and present the research findings after completion of the thesis.
| QUT course code | IF49 |
| Course duration | 3 years full time
6 years part time |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 006367J |
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Details
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded in recognition of the candidate’s erudition in a broad field of learning and for notable accomplishment in that field through an original and substantial contribution to knowledge. This PhD is undertaken within the Faculty’s Centre for Learning Innovation.
Course structure
Candidates undertake a supervised program of research which results in the submission of a thesis. Candidates are initially required to:
- complete a stage one application form at the time of enrolment
- submit a detailed research proposal three months later (six months for part-time students)
- develop a full course of study in consultation with their supervisor within 12 months of admission for full-time candidates and 24 months for part-time candidates. This proposal is submitted to the Confirmation of Candidature Review Panel for approval
- undertake an oral examination to present the research findings at the completion of the thesis.
- Once successfully completed, the thesis is submitted to the appointed examiners to be assessed.
For more information about course structure, see PhDs and research degrees.
Units
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 6.5 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| speaking | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 90.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| speaking | 20.0 |
Don't have IELTS or TOEFL score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Additional entry requirements
Applicants must possess a relevant first-class or second-class division A Honours degree, OR an appropriate masters degree. A good command of the English language is required.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: $13,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
You apply directly to QUT for all our research degrees.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Looked at our research areas
- Selected your degree
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked if you're eligible for a scholarship
- Agreed on a supervisor with your faculty
- Discussed your options and developed your topic
- Written your research proposal
- Gathered your supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
