Doctor of Philosophy

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

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)

Please check detail of study units at https://ipptn.usm.my/index.php/programmes/student/doctor-of-philosophy

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.