Doctor of Philosophy in Education

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) offers the opportunity to work with an experienced supervisory research team to make a significant and original contribution to disciplinary knowledge. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. This world-class program provides a basis for critical inquiry and welcomes collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.

Research students in the Faculty of Education are supported by a variety of services, including training and development, financial support to attend conferences, and opportunities to gain exposure for research findings through the QUT Digital Repository.

• Advanced Information Retrieval Skills
• Time based Thesis

Other units as agreed by student in negotiation with their supervisor and faculty.

• A completed recognised relevant First Class or Second Class Division A Honours degree or equivalent; or
• A completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
• present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

• QUT Postgraduate Research Award (QUTPRA)
• Equity scholarships scheme
• QUT Women's Re-entry Scholarship
• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)