If you want to shape education policy or influence teaching methods, our PhD in Education will help you achieve your goals. We offer invaluable research opportunities and industry contacts. Our Doctoral Degree in Education program In our PhD in Education you’ll conduct high-level, original research grounded in industry experience. We offer collaborations with community organisations and international research partners. You’ll have access to our specialised research centres, undertaking important projects for teachers, communities and policy makers. Throughout your study, you’ll have the support of a supervisor experienced in education research. You’ll be taught best-practice research methods, then begin a PhD thesis in your chosen area. We’ll help you to present your findings clearly and effectively, through: conferences public presentations for broader audiences journals books international publications. Careers in education research, policy and management Postgraduate study is increasingly important in advancing your education career. This course could lead to a career as one of the following: education professional in schools or other settings manager in specialist education policy maker or developer workplace trainer. Course structure The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time). As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002. An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy. Course structure and units Coursework Units Conceptualising and Contextualising Research Unit code ROP8001 Research Integrity and Ethics Unit code ROP8002 Education (Full-Time) Unit code EED8900 Credits48