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Doctor of Philosophy (EDU)


  • OVERVIEW

    The main aim of this Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme is to enable graduates to continue their studies at a higher level by conducting research in a particular field related to education. This programme is offered on a full-time or part-time basis.

    Research Fields:

    Science & Mathematics Education

    • Science Education
    • Mathematics Education
    • Vocational & Technical Education
    • Science, Technology & Society
    • Education for Sustainable Development

    Curriculum & Instruction

    • Curriculum Studies
    • Primary Education
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Multicultural Education
    • Distance Education 

    Educational Psychology, Psychometric & Counseling 

    • Education Psychology
    • Guidance & Counseling
    • Psycometric & Education Evaluation
    • Statistics & Research Methodology
    • Special Education for Diverse Needs 

    Professional Educational, Leaderships & Policy Studies 

    • Comparative Education
    • Educational Management & Leadership
    • Educational Planning & Policies Studies 
    • Life-long Education
    • International Education & Globalisation
    • Higher Education
    • Professional & Teacher Education

    Multimedia Education & IT

    • Educational Technology
    • Multimedia Education & IT
    • Computer Assisted Instruction
    • Virtual Learning & Internet

    Social & Philosophy of Education

    • History of Education & Development
    • Sociology of Education
    • Philosophy of Education
    • Comparative Education

    Language Education & Literacy

    • English Language Education/TESOL
    • Malay Language/Literature Education
    • Second Language Learning

    Social Studies Education

    • Economy & Commerce Education
    • Geography Education
    • Physical & Sport Education
    • History Education
    • Ethics, Moral & Religious Educations

    Expertise available in the following School:

    School of Educational Studies

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants should possess the following:

    • A Master degree in related field (minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00); or
    • A Master degree in related field (research mode)
    • Working experience in education field, but this can be exempted if:
      • Min. CGPA 3.00/4; or
      • Obtain sponsorship; or
      • Official request by employer
  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

    • TESOL

      • A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
      • A minimum score of 80 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
      • A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE) / Proficiency (CPE) / Preliminary (PET) / First (FCE) / Linguaskill Online; or
      • A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
      • A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
      • A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

      Exemption can be given if:

      • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
      • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

      IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

    • Other Fields

      • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
      • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
      • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
      • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE) / Proficiency (CPE) / Preliminary (PET) / First (FCE) / Linguaskill Online; or
      • A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
      • A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
      • A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

      Exemption can be given if:

      • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
      • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

      IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

  • DURATION

    • Full-time :  Minimum 24 months / Maximum 60 months
    • Part-time :  Minimum 36 months / Maximum 90 months
  • FEES

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00

     

    International (USD) *
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00
    • Registration Fee : 225.00
    • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
    • Convocation Fee : 50.00
    • Research Methodology : 80.00

    *NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
    ** Fees are subject to change

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