Graduate research degrees

The University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education is widely recognised as a leader in

Australian education research. As one of our students, you will be supervised by experts in their
fields, who will support you to design a research study that will help you address complex
educational challenges.

Degree Key features Entry requirements **

Doctor of Philosophy – Education

Duration • You will complete a substantial piece of • At least a four-year honours degree at
Up to 4 years full time, original research (80,000 word thesis) H2A (75%) standard from an Australian
8 years part time under academic supervision, developing university, or a qualification or
Delivery mode authoritative knowledge in your field combination of qualifications considered
On campus • A PhD thesis makes a distinct by the GR*** Committee to be
contribution to existing knowledge, equivalent, that are relevant to the
Entry
by using an original approach, area of study
Semester 1, Semester 2
interpreting findings in a new light • Evidence of capacity to undertake
Fees
or discovering new information research as prescribed in the University
Domestic RTP* only
Handbook
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• Evidence that the knowledge of the
discipline in which the research higher
degree is planned is current

Doctor of Education

Duration • Advanced professional doctorate for • Masters, or equivalent in the discipline

Up to 4 years full time, experienced professionals with of education or a related field relevant
8 years part time educational responsibilities to the proposed area of study a
Delivery mode • Complete 100 points of specialist weighted average mark of at least 75%
On campus coursework and a 55,000 word doctoral • Five years’ documented work or
Entry thesis in your chosen field teaching experience in a relevant field
Semester 1 only (January) • Evidence of capacity to undertake
Fees research as prescribed in the University
Domestic RTP* only Handbook
International fee place

Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

Duration • Become a practitioner while developing • Honours degree in psychology with a

Up to 4 years full time, advanced research skills and experience, weighted average mark of at least H1
8 years part time to enhance your capacity to work in a (80%) or equivalent, and
Delivery mode professionally related tertiary programs • Three academic referee reports, and
On campus • Gain expert knowledge in the theoretical, • An interview (if shortlisted)
Entry conceptual and empirical foundations
Semester 1 only of professional practice in educational
psychology
Fees
Domestic RTP* only • Develop skills relevant to professional
International fee place practice through supervised
professional experience in educational
psychology
• Complete a 80,000 word thesis

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