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  • University of Melbourne

    Doctor of Philosophy - EducationUniversity of Melbourne

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    The degree of Doctor of Philosophy signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.

    The PhD thesis demonstrates authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. It shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations. The thesis also makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and / or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts. The thesis demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context. It is a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete and the holder is admitted to the community of scholars in the discipline.

    In scope, the PhD thesis differs from a research Masters thesis chiefly by its deeper and more comprehensive treatment of the chosen subject. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English.

    • Course LevelPhD
    • Duration48 Months
    • Intake SessionMar 2026Jul 2026
    • Type Full Time

    Eligibility

    • IELTSCompetent 6.5
    • TOEFL IBTCompetent 79-93
    • TOEFL CBTCompetent 213-233
    • PTECompetent 58-65
    • GRE(N/A)
    • GMAT(N/A)
    • SAT(N/A)

    Other Requirements

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    Fees & Expenses

    • Tuition Fee153,785 AUD
    • Living Cost18,600 AUD/Year
    • Application Fee100 AUD