Education (PhD)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Length
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This doctorate is intended for those with strong theoretical and research interests and a primary commitment to scholarship, teaching and professional training. The PhD requires supervised research culminating in a thesis of 80 000 to 100 000 words.
Areas of research expertise include: adult learning; applied linguistics; cross-cultural communication; innovative curriculum and effective classrooms; e-learning pedagogies; leadership and management; international education and globalisation; science and mathematics education; policy research and evaluation; psychology and educational practice; special education; student advocacy and wellbeing; and holistic education.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Scholarship applications close October 31.
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Master's degree by research or, in some instances, a coursework Master’s degree by research or, in some instances, coursework Master’s including minor thesis, and demonstrated ability to
undertake doctoral studies. Those with a high Honours degree may also apply.
Semester starts
Anytime
Career opportunities
Education researcher, university lecturer.