Doctor of Philosophy - Education
Curtin University · Perth, Australia
About this programme
The Doctor of Philosophy is the University's research award and is the standard pre-requisite for a career in research or academia, A PhD comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by the student, their supervisors and the Head of School. The PhD requires the development and implementation of a rigorous research plan, based on a competitive understanding of the rele
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Specifically, applicants require a relevant master degree in education or its equivalent with appropriate professional experience. The most common background for entry to education's doctoral program is a first degree, a teaching qualification, the Graduate Diploma in Education (or its equivalent) and/or a master degree in education. Students with first or upper second-class honours in a relevant
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Curtin University top up scholarship - Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship (Project 89)Fully funded
- HDR Scholarship - Stipends for Higher Degree by ResearchFully funded
- Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS)Tuition only
- 2026 MRIWA PhD ScholarshipsLiving stipend
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round