PhDEducation
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Education) is offered by JCU's College of Arts, Society and Education. It is JCU's research doctorate for education, run through the College of Arts, Society and Education, leading candidates through an independent supervised thesis under the University's standard Higher Degree by Research framework. It comprises a supervised research program, built around Core Subjects (PI7007). Applicants work with JCU's Graduate Research School on candidature, supervision and milestones throughout the degree.
Cost & duration
English test scores
Verified handbook.jcu.edu.au ↗
Course structure
1 term of coursework
- PI7007Core Subjects
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements
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