PhD (Education)

Intakes

January, May and September

Course Duration

Full-time 3 Years / Part-time 3 - 5 Years.

Course Location

Kuala Lumpur

Course Mode

Full-time and part-time

Approval Code

N/141/8/0001; 01/2027

Accreditation Code

MQA/PA 12956

Overview

The education discipline is prevalent and contributes significantly to the education system in Malaysia from preschool to higher education. Advanced research in education has been known to penetrate the larger proximities of borderless edification including transnational education, seamless learning and character development.

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In this interest, students in this PhD (Education) programme will be guided to acquire and utilise competencies relevant to the planning and execution of research in the various educational discipline.

These students are encouraged to participate in the discovery of new knowledge that feeds into the practice and policy-making in the Malaysian education system. The PhD (Education) programme also aims to engage students in active research collaboration between academia and industry, as well as with institutions abroad.

Your engagement in this programme will certainly shape you for a better future.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

A Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate;

Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP Senate.

Candidates with at least CGPA of 3.67 at Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes subject to:

having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level
rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP
approval by the HEP’s Senate

English Language Requirements

For International Students

As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:

Cambridge Linguaskill

154

IELTS

Band 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL IBT

Pearson Test of English

MUET

Band 3.5

Note:Candidates who fail to fulfil the above criteria may be required to take an English Proficiency Course at the University.

Courses Offered

Year 1 (Tri Semester)

Research Method and Methodologies in Education
Proposal and Thesis Writing
PhD Research Project

Year 2 (Tri Semester)

Research Seminar
PhD Research Project

Year 3 (Tri Semester)

PhD Research Project

Notes:

The University may allow exemption for outstanding students to complete their studies within a shorter period.

Career Opportunities

Lecturer
Educational Consultants
Career Counsellors
Curriculum developers
Editors
Writers
Instructional Designers
Educational Administrators (school, higher education, etc.)
Other education related disciplines

Bridging Courses

Philosophy of Education
Sociology of Education

Note: Candidates without a master's degree OR qualification in the related education fields OR with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience must take these two bridging courses, as stipulated by the MQA.

Bridging Course - PhD (Education)

Total credit hour: 8

Tuition Fee (Local): RM53,300

Tuition Fee (International): RM56,600

Tuition Fees

Local Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 62,440

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International Students

Approximate Total Fees:

RM 78,050

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Note:
Please note that a proposal application fee will be imposed.
The fee for local student is RM200 and international student is RM400.

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