Universiti Sains Malaysia · Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy

Campus PhD Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

PhD

Introduction

Doctor of Philosophy is a PhD program taught at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: Min 4 semesters /Max 10 semesters; Part-time: Min) options.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education at Universiti Sains Malaysia is a research-based programme focused on specific areas in higher education. Students develop work connected to policy, governance, leadership, funding and financing, curriculum, pedagogy, innovation, and the internationalisation of higher education, with sub-areas under each field.

The programme includes research capacity building and enables students to plan, identify, and resolve higher education problems through research. Full-time study runs from a minimum of 4 semesters to a maximum of 10 semesters, and part-time study runs from a minimum of 6 semesters to a maximum of 15 semesters. It includes thesis evaluation, convocation, and research methodology fees.

Modules

Policy, Governance, Leadership and Funding and Financing in Higher Education
Higher education policy studies
The issue of governance in higher education
Leadership and management of higher education
The delivery system of higher education
Funding and financing in higher education
Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Innovation in Higher Education
Curriculum design of higher education
Pedagogy and innovation in higher education
The issue of learning in higher education
Online learning in higher education
Evaluation and assessment in higher education

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy at Universiti Sains Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Sains Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)