Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Undertake a PhD in Education
Make a difference. Be part of educational futures.
Undertake a higher degree by research degree in education at Flinders and you will develop the skills and expertise to shape policy and practice and make a genuine difference in the diverse field of education, by developing a deep understanding of a specific area in the field. You will join researchers who work closely with industry to create new knowledge and develop innovative solutions to challenges across the education landscape.
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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.
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
Research Centres
Sport, Health, Activity, Performance and Exercise Research Centre (SHAPE)
SHAPE is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on movement behaviours. We are committed to high quality translational research that will enhance knowledge and understanding around sport and physical activity.
Student Wellbeing and Prevention of Violence (SWAPv)
SWAPv is dedicated to making a difference to the health and wellbeing of young people′s lives by focusing on promoting mental health and preventing violence in educational settings.
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.
Associate Professor Kerry Bissaker
| Professor Murray Drummond | Sport and health, gender and sports, women and sport, masculinities and body image |
| Professor Phillip Slee | School bullying and violence, childhood aggression, conduct disorders, student stress and mental health, teacher education |
| Professor Stella Vosniadou | Learning and conceptual development, particularly in science and mathematics, science and mathematics assessment and education, self-regulated learning and its application in school settings, initial teacher education, teacher thinking and learning |
| 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 Amy Hamilton |
Pre-service teachers and art education, military art and camouflage, spatial ability and perspective, traditional printmaking techniques |
| Associate 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 |
| Associate Professor Ben Wadham | Military culture, health, wellbeing and transition experiences for veterans, sociology of education |
| Dr 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 |
| Dr Carol Aldous | Science Education, STEM engagement, Creativity, Creative problem solving, Maths education |
| Dr Andrew Bills |
Education policy, politics and practice, student voice, empowerment and engagement, teacher and leader work, school organisational change, educational strategic planning and evaluation |
| Dr 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 |
| Dr Jane Jarvis | Inclusive educational practices for academically diverse learners, students with disabilities, students with advanced academic abilities |
| Dr Carol Le Lant | Special education, student engagement, single case study designs, differentiating the curriculum - professional learning, inclusion, teaching and learning |
| Dr Julie McMillan | Teacher professional learning and the effect of inclusive practice on student outcomes; specifically in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication, autism and instruction of students with complex support needs, including challenging behaviour |
| Dr Kate Ridley | Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, measurement of physical activity and energy expenditure |
| Dr Grace Skrzypiec |
Peer aggression, bullying, student wellbeing, research methodology, student anti-social behaviour and wellbeing, peace education |
| Dr Penny Van Deur | Educational psychology in teaching and learning, self-directed and self-regulated learning, inquiry and problem solving, student engagement in learning, gifted education, learning difficulties, influence of school context on learning |
| Dr Stefania Velardo | Children's health conceptualisations, experiences and practices, food education (community and schools), food security and disadvantage, health literacy, politics of health, social, cultural and economic influences on health, food and eating |
| Dr Kym Williams | The design and application of sports technology, digital training and analysis platforms, talent identification practices in determination of athletic endowment |
| Dr Mirella Wyra | Foreign language learning and teaching, learning and teaching strategies, students' knowledge, mental imagery, e-pedagogy in foreign language acquisition, new technologies in foreign language education, first language maintenance, student and teacher wellbeing, TESOL |
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For all other course enquiries phone, email or complete the enquiry form.
Office of Graduate Research
Phone: (08) 8201 5893
Email: hdr.admissions@flinders.edu.au.
Enquire now
If you have a question about how to apply, please review our Frequently Asked Questions before submitting an enquiry.
For all other course enquiries phone, email or complete the enquiry form.
Office of Graduate Research
Phone: (08) 8201 5893
Email: hdr.admissions@flinders.edu.au.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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