Course Information

Doctor of Philosophy

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code 589

This Doctoral program in the field of Education focuses on research and the preparation of a thesis which is a significant contribution to knowledge within a field of study. The program consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, the preparation of a thesis, participation in seminars and conferences, and culminates in the submission of a thesis.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Masters Degree (Research); or
  • Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or
  • Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have a Bachelor of Education Honours (First or Upper Second Class). Alternatively students can have a Master of Education by Coursework or Research, or have a Bachelor Honours degree (First or Upper Second class) in a discipline other than Education, plus one year full-time or equivalent study in a relevant area of Education, or have a Master degree in a discipline other than Education, plus one year full-time or equivalent study in a relevant area of Education. Additionally students must have relevant professional experience.

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU7200Doctor of Philosophy: Thesis

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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