Key information Duration Full-time: 48 months Part-time: 96 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting February 2027.
Apply anytime. Higher Degree Research (HDR) applications can be submitted online at any time. Language English Credits 192 alternative credits Delivered On Campus Campus Location Wollongong, Australia Disciplines Education, Philosophy Overview Candidates of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of Wollongong will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of research. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community. Key Facts Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to: Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive technical and research skills in a discipline area to independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial scholarly contribution to a discipline. Critically reflect on, synthesis and evaluate a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline area. Communicate research findings, explaining and critiquing theoretical propositions, methodologies, results and conclusions to peers and to the community. Apply detailed knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute original research with Visit the programme website for more information Programme Structure To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. Check out the full curriculum Admission Requirements Academic Requirements GPA: 3.2 English Requirements TOEFL iBT: 86 PTE Academic: 69 IELTS: 6.5 Other Requirements CRICOS: 092063A Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least ⅔ of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+; Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered. Special Admission Requirements: All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should: commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work; contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course. Fees and Funding Tuition Fees International: 33,792 AUD / year Living Costs Wollongong, Australia: 1,600-2,200 AUD / month Funding Scholarships are available. See the programme website for details.
