Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Education is a PhD program taught at University Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia. Intake: March, July and November. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Conventional: Full-Time (3 Years), Part-Time (4 Years); Open) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education at University Tun Abdul Razak aims to produce graduates with knowledge and skills to become independent researchers and scholars in specific areas of education. It develops knowledge, skills, and scholarly rigour for independent research in specialised education areas, including the ability to generate critical, innovative, and original research ideas supported by theoretical foundations and research methodologies.

The programme includes taught courses in Research Methodology and Research Seminar, plus Qualitative Research Methods, a PhD Proposal, and a PhD Thesis. It is offered in Conventional and Open Distance Learning formats, with full-time and part-time study options, and intakes in March, July, and November.

Modules

• Research Methodology
• Research Seminar
• Qualitative Research Methods
• PhD Proposal
• PhD Proposal
• PhD Thesis
• PhD Thesis

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Education at University Tun Abdul Razak for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University Tun Abdul Razak.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University Tun Abdul Razak as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

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

• A Master's Degree in the field of Education (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the UNIRAZAK Senate; OR
• A Master's Degree in a non-Education field, subject to completing the required pre-requisite courses; OR
• Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government as equivalent to the above requirements.

Note: Pre-requisite courses: Common Core Education Foundation.

• A minimum score of Band 5.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; OR
• A minimum score of 40 in the Internet-Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)*; OR
• A minimum score of 154 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); OR
• A minimum score of 47 in the Pearson Test of English (PTE); OR
• A minimum score of 154 in the Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests; OR
• A minimum score of Band 3.5 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); OR
• A recognised first degree undertaken in the English medium.

Note: A conditional offer letter will be issued to international students who have not yet met the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

Please check detail of study units at https://unirazak.edu.my/programmes/doctor-of-philosophy-in-education

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