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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/postgraduates

Prerequisites

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.