PhD in Education

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.

The Doctor of Education program at The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for leaders in education, and aspiring leaders in the school, university and TAFE sectors. You will be admitted to the program only if you can demonstrate the potential to complete doctoral coursework and research, possess professional educational experience and have satisfactory research experience as determined by the Dean of the School of Education, Sydney. Over the period of your studies, you will collect, analyse and interpret data to answer research questions in an area of education of interest. You will be supervised by a team of at least two School of Education, Sydney lecturers. If your research component is by publication, the degree is awarded on the basis of four coursework courses and a portfolio of a minimum of four peer-reviewed journal articles. Alternatively. If your research component is by thesis the portfolio of journal articles will be replaced by a thesis of approximately 60,000 words.