Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy programme is a research-based programme that aims to help candidates develop their academic professionalism and leadership. Through this programme, candidates will be able to strengthen their research-related skills and develop their expertise in a specific field.

Programme Details

• Mode of Study: Research Mode
• Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time
• Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part-time)

Specializations

The programme offers several specializations, including:

• Adult Education and Life-long Learning
• Arabic Language Education
• Coaching and Coaches Professionalism
• Computational Education
• Counselling
• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Curriculum Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Economics Development Education
• Educational Psychology
• Sociology of Education
• Entrepreneurship Education and Organisation Leadership
• Health Education
• Higher Education
• History Education
• Islamic Education
• Leadership in Sport Coaching
• Learning Technology and Innovation
• Malay Language Education
• Malay Literature in Education
• Management in Education
• Mathematics Education
• Measurement and Evaluation in Education
• Quality Management
• Science Education
• Special Education and Inclusion
• Sports Management
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Technical and Vocational Education

Programme Requirements

Local Students

To apply for the doctoral programme, a person should have:

1. A Master's Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme.
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master's degree or other qualifications with experience recognized by the Senate.
3. Be a student currently pursuing a full-time master's programme under sub-regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty's/Institute's Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/Director.
4. A Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or with accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Board.
5. Any other qualification recognized by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
6. Fulfill other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable).
7. Fulfill requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

International Students

To apply for admission to the Doctorate programme, a person should possess:

1. A Master's Degree from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or have accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or an institution with accreditation as prescribed by a programme.
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master's degree or other qualifications with experience recognized by the Senate.
3. Be a student currently pursuing a full-time master's programme under sub-regulation 6 (a) at the University and recommended by the Faculty's/Institute's Graduate Studies Committee for status conversion to a doctoral programme with approval from the Dean/Director.
4. A Bachelor Degree with distinction from the University or any institution of higher learning subject to what is prescribed by the Faculty/Institute and approval by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/or with accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Board.
5. Any other qualification recognized by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
6. Fulfill other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable).
7. Fulfill requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows: a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfill the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme. b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme.
2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who: a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/Arabic languages. b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognized by the Senate. c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

Programme Outcomes

Through the Doctor of Philosophy programme, students will be able to:

• Develop skills in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing new and complex ideas that contribute to the expansion of knowledge and body of literature and at the same time be able to solve much-needed local and global issues in society.
• Develop practical skills in producing innovative ideas that help to solve current problems.
• Cultivate a sense of agency and independence in doing research and at the same time expand networks with other scholars from different institutions and industries through collaborative and cross-discipline research.
• Strengthen communicative skills and the leadership quality and thus serve as experts in their various fields to develop their countries.

Faculty Information

• Campus: Bangi, Selangor
• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Duration:
  1. Research & Mixed Mode Programme Full Time (Min 6 Semester) / Part Time (Min 8 Semester)