e-Admission
e-Admission
e-Admission
e-Admission
Description
(By Research)
Accreditation: (N/0111/8/0001) (05/29) (MQA/PA 15445)
Enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research. The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology
Empowering Educators of Tomorrow
Join our Ph.D. in Education program and embark on a transformative journey where theory meets practice. Gain advanced knowledge and research skills to drive innovation in education. Become a leader in shaping educational policies and practices that make a difference in classrooms and communities.
Programme Highlights
Research Excellence: Engage in rigorous research under the guidance of esteemed faculty who are leaders in their fields. Our program emphasizes scholarly inquiry and provides opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that addresses real-world challenges in education.
Customizable Pathways: Tailor your doctoral experience with customizable pathways that align with your career goals and research interests. Choose from specialized tracks such as Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Mathematics and Science Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Instruction or Policy Studies.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Benefit from an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theories and practices from various fields of education, psychology, sociology, and beyond. This holistic perspective prepares you to tackle complex educational issues from multiple angles.
Research Fields
Educational Technology and Digital Learning:
Research focuses on the integration of technology in education, including online learning, digital tools, educational apps, and their impact on teaching and learning outcomes.
Educational Leadership and Administration:
Research addresses leadership practices, organizational change, policy analysis, and effective management strategies within educational institutions, including schools, districts.
Language and Literacy Education:
Studies investigate literacy acquisition, language development, bilingual education, literacy interventions, and strategies to support literacy across diverse populations and educational settings.
Educational Policy and Reform:
Research examines educational policy-making processes, policy analysis, the impact of policies on educational outcomes and equity, and comparative education studies across different countries or regions.
Curriculum Design and Implementation:
Principles of Curriculum Design, Implementation Strategies, Curriculum Mapping.
(PEO1)
To produce Education Practitioners who have state of the art knowledge with practical skills capable of using advanced numerical techniques and digital technologies in the educational settings.
(PEO2)
To produce Education Practitioners who lead with autonomy, communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders in constructing creative concepts/practices through research.
(PEO3)
To produce Education Practitioners who advocate professional and ethical practices in all education settings and defend the integrity of the profession at all times.
(PEO4)
To produce Education Practitioners with positive attitude, entrepreneurial mind set and sustainable practices in progressing their career and the profession.
(Knowledge and Understanding – MQF Domain 1)
Critically synthesise and evaluate current knowledge and those emerging from research that are related to teaching and learning in meeting the challenges of a dynamic curriculum.
(Cognitive Skills – MQF Domain 2)
Design and develop studies or research creatively to address educational issues demonstrating mastery of knowledge, incorporating state of the art analytical, numerical and digital techniques.
(Practical Skills – MQF Domain 3A and Digital Skills – MQF Domain 3D)
Organise and design outcomes-based research employing advanced techniques, including digital technology to enhance the body of knowledge and practices in teaching and learning.
(Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility – MQF Domain 3F)
Adapt suitable leadership styles and balance autonomy with responsibility in emerging and dynamic educational settings.
(Interpersonal Skills – MQF Domain 3B and Communication Skills – MQF Domain 3C)
Adapt to situations when delivering task either individually or through multidisciplinary teams with good communication and interpersonal skills in educational, organisational and research settings.
(Ethics and Professionalism – MQF Domain 5)
Uphold and defend professionalism and ethics to fulfil professional teaching and research standards in ensuring the integrity of the profession at all times.
(Personal and Entrepreneurial Skills – MQF Domain 4)
Advocate positive attitude and commitment to life-long learning with entrepreneurial mind-set in response to the changing world of education and for professional advancement.
First semester:
Compulsory Courses
=> Academic Writing and Seminar (UMU1013)
=> Research Methodology (UMU1023)
=> Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (UMU1033) (Non-Malaysian student only)
=> Contemporary Issues in Business and Management (BMF1113)
Thesis Writing (Stage 1)
Second semester:
Thesis Writing (Stage 2)
=> Completing research proposal
=> Research proposal should be approved maximum in one year.
Third – Sixth semester:
Thesis writing (Stage 3 - Stage 6)
=> Viva-Voce of thesis defend examined by internal and external examiners.
=> Prior to Viva Voce, at least two publications in SCOPUS indexed journal or conference proceedings.
Programme Duration (Full Time)
=> 3 years (6 semesters)
1. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the Senate; OR
2. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience* and rigorous internal assessment**; OR
3. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses***; OR
4. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
5. The University can take excellent Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) graduates for direct admission to Doctoral Degree by Research (Level 8, MQF) programme with the following conditions:
5.1. Students have first class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; or
5.2. Students have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and
5.3. Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and
5.4. Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; and
5.5. Approved by the Senate and accepted as a candidate for the Doctoral Degree (Level 8, MQF) programme. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.
MYR 3,625/ Semester
(Local Students)
MYR 5,125/ Semester
(International Students)
Excluding immigration fees, insurance and dormitory.
Note:
1. Student pass fees for international students are subjected to a determination under the Malaysian Immigration Department.
2. Student insurance fees are subjected to the statutory provisions of the University and local authorities.
3. Student accommodation fees are determined by university rules and are available upon request.
