Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Undertake a PhD in Education

Make a difference in the educational landscape.

By undertaking a higher degree by research in Education at Flinders, you will develop the skills and expertise to shape education policy and practice, and make a genuine difference in what is a diverse field. You will develop a deep understanding of a specific area, joining researchers who work closely with industry to create new knowledge and develop innovative solutions to challenges across the education landscape.

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Master of Arts (Education) - Exit Only

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106275C

Annual fees:
2025: $36,300

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Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Duration: 4 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106255G

Annual fees:
2025: $35,800

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Why undertake a PhD in Education at Flinders?

Make a difference. Your research can influence education policy and practice.
Work with experts who understand the broad and specialised field of education locally, nationally and internationally.
Work with industry partners to shape responses to applied research questions.
Engage with researchers across discipline boundaries.
Access outstanding research facilities and training opportunities.

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Your career

This PhD provides opportunities to work as leaders in schools, preschools and the educational sector. PhD graduates in Education become researchers as part of academia or in industry. As an Education Consultant you can work in Government departments such as Departments for Education, in the Independent Schools sector in urban and regional settings, and in indigenous education.

Potential occupations include:

School leadership positions
Industry sector leadership positions
Researcher
Academic
Education consultant
Indigenous education consultant

Potential employers include:

Schools and preschools
Universities
Research organisations
Departments of Education
Independent Schools Associations
Indigenous Education

There is currently strong supervisory interest in the following topic areas including inclusive education, teacher education, STEM learning and teaching, and sport, physical activity and physical education.

Potential research supervisors

Flinders Education academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both locally, nationally and internationally, who draw on their extensive knowledge to undertake research that makes a difference to people’s lives.

Professor Ben Wadham

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Professor Ben Wadham	Veteran studies, critical military studies, military masculinities, military education, military criminology
Associate Professor Deb Agnew	The social construction of masculinity, men's health, Australian rules football, sports retirement, sport and physical activity, sport and nutrition, masculinity, sports injury, health promotion, gender roles, physical activity, integrity of sport
Associate Professor Kerry Bissaker	Effective learning processes for both students and teachers, including autism, early development programs, teachers’ professional learning
Associate Professor Julie Clark	Mathematics education, effective pedagogy (PCK) (MCK), beliefs and attitudes, pre-service teacher education, reform, PLG, rural, equity and diversity
Associate Professor Sam Elliott	Youth sport participation, retention and withdrawal, parental involvement in youth sport, understanding the youth sport system, psychosocial and developmental outcomes of sport participation
Associate Professor Amy Hamilton	Pre-service teachers and art education, military art and camouflage, spatial ability and perspective, traditional printmaking techniques
Professor Shane Pill	Curriculum leadership, education leadership, school leadership, sport coaching, physical education and sport pedagogy/instructional strategies, physical education and sport curriculum models, particularly TGFU/game sense and sport education, quality teaching
Dr Loretta Bowshall-Freeman	Educational policy (applied) and leadership, teacher professional development, assessment, mentoring, supervision and placements
Dr Julie McMillan	Inclusive education, disability, autism, complex communication needs, schoolwide positive behaviour support, curriculum adjustments for learners with complex support needs.
Dr Kate Ridley	Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, measurement of physical activity and energy expenditure
Weifeng Han	Inclusive Education, Cognitive-linguistic development, Speech and Language disorder, IPP, EBP.

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