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PhD / Doctorate Education Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

at Raffles University · Malaysia

Duration

3–6 Years (Full-Time) / 4–8 Years (Part-Time)

Intake

January / May / September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Raffles University is a full research programme focused on building a comprehensive understanding and synthesis of knowledge in education. Students develop communication skills to disseminate research findings and engage stakeholders within and beyond academia. The programme leads to mastery of research skills and a comprehensive grasp of a specific educational area, integrating insights from contemporary research.

Study is offered in a research mode with conventional delivery. The programme length is 3–6 years (full-time) or 4–8 years (part-time). It includes course modules covering Research Methodology and Thesis work, which involve identifying research problems and objectives, conducting a literature review, presenting a research proposal, carrying out original research and collecting results, presenting conclusions, writing and submitting a thesis, and defending it in an oral viva voce examination.

Modules

  • Research Methodology
  • Thesis

Career outcomes

  • School Administrator
  • Educational Consultant
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Teacher Trainer
  • Professor / Lecturer
  • Educational Researcher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Education Policy Analyst
  • Educational Technology Specialist
  • Educational Programme Evaluator
  • Director of Academic Support Services

How this course compares

  • Raffles University is #63 in Malaysia on research impact (2,482 citations).
  • It lists 3 Education courses in total, 1 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • 11 universities in Malaysia teach phd / doctorate Education; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Education courses in Malaysia take 4–6 years; this one takes 3–6 Years (Full-Time) / 4–8 Years (Part-Time).
  • Raffles University has 6 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer phd / doctorate Education?

Universiti Malaya (QS #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS #126), Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS #134), University Tun Abdul Razak (#40 in Malaysia), Perdana University (#43 in Malaysia), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), Nilai University College (#46 in Malaysia), Open University Malaysia (#48 in Malaysia) are among the 11 that do.

How long is the Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Raffles University?

It takes 3–6 Years (Full-Time) / 4–8 Years (Part-Time), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in January / May / September.

Are there scholarships at Raffles University?

Yes — 6 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is Raffles University a good university for Education?

Raffles University is #63 in Malaysia on research impact (2,482 citations).

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