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PhD (Education) - School of Educational Studies

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)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
  • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS for TESOL

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

  • A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ;or
  • A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);or
  • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Advance (CAE);or
  • A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE);or
  • A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);or
  • A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

  • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
  • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

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 : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,050.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,150.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,025.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
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Universiti Sains Malaysia,
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