198802 v.2 Doctor of Science Education

Introduction

This research doctorate covers the Science and Mathematics Education Centre's areas of research specialisation including gender issues, teaching and learning, classroom environment, constructivism, school leadership, assessment, curriculum and computing and technology education.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Curtin Master of Science (Science Education) degree or equivalent masters degree, a relevant honours degree (usually first or upper second class), together with a relevant qualification in education and work experience in education, superior performance in Curtin's Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education equivalent to a first class honours degree, or other qualifications and background which warrant special consideration. Applicants may be interviewed as part of the admission procedures.

Duration and Availability

The course normally requires two to four years equivalent full-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. This means that at least two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and the remainder by coursework. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Science and Mathematics Education Centre. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This may increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Costs of thesis preparation and binding are normally paid by the doctoral student.

Special Note

The Division of Engineering, Science and Computing provides facilities and benefits for those studying this research course, including access to suitable computer facilities and office space for on-campus students, and financial assistance to attend appropriate intrastate, interstate or overseas conferences and towards associated research costs.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.