University Professor

University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic year and spend the rest of their time immersed in research and academic writing. University professors develop the curriculum for degrees and masters programs in their faculty and oversee the post-graduate and honours students.

As a university professor you could be delivering a key lecture, applying for research funding, meeting with an honours student to discuss their academic process, attending a faulty meeting, acting as an expert source for an upcoming media publication, or planning the academic calendar for the next semester.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a university professor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Education (Educational Psychology)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,375 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Education (Research)

Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Laws (Research)

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Education

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Philosophy

Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Education

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $118,512
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)

Blended, On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Philosophy

On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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