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About the course
The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (Education) is a four-year doctoral research degree that combines a traditional PhD thesis with an initial year of coursework. The first year builds research training skills alongside discipline-specific study, supporting candidates to develop strong research capability before progressing into independent thesis work. This integrated pathway is designed for advanced research in education within a PhD / Doctoral framework. The programme supports education-focused research in pedagogy, curriculum, and learning sciences through supervised thesis work.
Career outcome
Graduates typically pursue research and leadership careers in universities, education research institutes, government agencies, and policy or professional bodies. The degree supports pathways into academic roles such as lecturer and researcher, as well as positions in research management, evaluation, curriculum and learning design, and evidence-based education policy. Outcomes align with doctoral-level research expertise in Education. Preparing graduates for education research, academic leadership, and doctoral study in teaching and learning.
Living Costs in Wollongong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
