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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Testamur Title:

Doctor of Philosophy

Abbreviation:

PhD (Int)

My University:

Education, Philosophy

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

192

Delivery Mode:

On campus (course work and individual supervised research)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

210

CRICOS Code:

072795G

Overview

The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one-year of coursework, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.  

The coursework provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their research skills while allowing additional time to develop a detailed research topic, therefore providing greater certainty and better completion outcomes in the thesis.

The coursework also allows candidates to take individual subjects in a specific discipline area, thereby providing a deeper level of content from which to draw potential research themes.  International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through the inclusion of these 'taught' coursework subjects.  

The PhD Integrated is therefore ideal for applicants who aspire to graduate with a PhD and who:

• want a flexible program which includes a selection of 'taught' subjects included in a specific discipline area of their interest;

• need further time and to develop a detailed research proposal; or

• need to develop their research training skills in order to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the major research thesis.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of four years of study at degree level, either  a four-year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent.

Course Structure

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects) and a substantial research component.

The 24 credit points of research training subjects include:

Subjects

 

Credit Points

EDGZ930

Advanced Research Methods in Education

8

EDGZ931

Research proposal

8

EDGZ932

Advanced Research Seminar

8

Students who have not had prior introductory research methods training will also need to enrol in:

EDGZ921

Introduction to Research and Inquiry

6

In addition, candidates will select coursework subjects taken from the Faculty's postgraduate schedule below, as approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).

Subjects

Credit Points

 

Adult Education/Vocational Education & Training/Higher Education

EDGH951

The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education

8

EDGH952

Learning about Learning in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education

8

EDGH955

Professional Development in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education

8

EDGH956

Innovation for Practitioners in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education

8

EDGH957

Multiliteracies and Numeracies in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education

8

The Early Years

EDGY901

Pedagogy, Practice and Play in Early Years

6

EDGY902

Early Years Curriculum Studies

6

EDGY903

Socio-Cultural Perspectives in the Early Years

6

EDGY904

Management, Supervision and Leadership for Early Childhood Professionals

6

EDGY905

Health Lifestyles for Preschool Children: Physical Activity

6

Educational Leadership

EDGL901

Foundations of Educational Leadership

6

EDGL903

Introduction to Educational Management

6

EDGL909

Leadership of Effective Change

6

EDGL919

Mentoring Beginning Teachers

6

EDGL920

Leading, Developing & Managing People

6

EDGL922

Law for Educational Leaders

6

Information Technology in Education & Training

EDGE900

Introduction to Technology in Education

8

EDGE901

Emerging Issues in Educational Technology

8

EDGE902

Instructional Strategies and Design

8

EDGE903

Multimedia and Interface Design

8

EDGE904

On-line Learning and Teaching

8

EDGE905

Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning

8

Literacy Education

EDGR921

Expanding Literacy Repertoires

6

EDGR922

Literature for Children and Young People

6

EDGR923

Knowing about Language in Context

6

EDGR924

Learning Environments for Literacy Development

6

EDGR925

Literacy Assessment: Research, Policy and Practice

6

EDGR926

Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy

6

Physical & Health Education

EDGP924

Young People and Health

6

EDGP930

Theoretical and Practical Bases of Coach Education

6

EDGP934

Cultural politics of sport, leisure and physical education

6

EDGP935

Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation

6

EDGP990

Practicum in a Learning Environment

6

Special Education

EDGS910

Learning Theories and Exceptionality

6

EDGS912

Investigating Issues in Special Education/Inclusive Education

6

EDGS914

Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs

6

EDGS916

Models of Behaviour Management

6

EDGS918

Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies

6

EDGS920

Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice

6

EDGS922

Teaching Gifted Children

6

EDGS924

Giftedness in Special Populations

6

EDGS926

Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

6

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

EDGT917

English Language: Learners Problems

6

EDGT931

Teaching Speaking and Listening

6

EDGT932

Second Language Literacy

6

EDGT934

Teaching Pronunciation and Prosody

6

EDGT935

Teaching English in International Contexts

6

EDGT936

Management, Policy and Curriculum in TESOL

6

EDGT940

Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching

6

EDGT976

Text and Context

6

EDGT983

Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments

6

EDGT984

Theories of Second Language Learning

6

EDGT985

English in Specific Contexts

6

EDGT990

Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education

6

Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

EDGX901

Psychology for Educators

6

EDGX913

Introduction to Assessment Theory and Practice in Contemporary Education

6

EDGX902

Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education

6

EDGX917

International and Intercultural Perspectives in Education

6

Research Methodology & Project Subjects (as required)

EDGZ903

Minor Project in Education

8

EDGZ906

Minor Project in Education

6

EDGZ912

Special Research Topic

8

EDGZ930

Advanced Research Methods in Education*

8

EDGZ931

Research Proposal*

8

EDGZ932

Advanced Research Seminar*

8

EDGZ965

Vgotskian Studies in Education

4

* Compulsory subjects in PhD (Integrated)

A minimum of 65% needs to be attained in the first year for each coursework subject to be admitted into the three-year research component.

Advanced standing of up to 24 credit points (for discipline subjects) may be given for previous appropriate Masters Study.

Supporting Statement

Applicants for the PhD Integrated must provide either a Supporting Statement or a detailed research proposal outlining the area of intended future research and reason for wishing to enrol in a research program.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal/statement.

HPS contact details can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@raid/documents/doc/uow022165.pdf

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 31 March, 2014