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University of Wollongong (UOW)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is for teachers and educators with a strong background in research who wish to explore a specialised education topic in-depth. The program will lead to a professional doctoral qualification, enhancing career prospects in leadership, research and advisory roles.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
220, 092063A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education is for teachers and educators with a strong background in research who wish to explore a specialised education topic in-depth. The program will lead to a professional doctoral qualification, enhancing career prospects in leadership, research and advisory roles.

This degree is a four-year (or part-time equivalent) supervised independent research project resulting in a thesis that makes a significant original contribution to the field of study.

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education involves an in-depth research project and thesis conducted in one of the following specialisations: Digital Technologies for Learning, Educational Leadership, Literacy, Special Education (including Autism and Neurodivergence studies), and Teaching English to Speakers or Other Languages (TESOL).





Study locations

Wollongong

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Wollongong (UOW).
83.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.7%
Skill scale
75.9%
Teaching scale
87%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary