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PhD / Doctorate Education Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

at Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah · Malaysia

Duration

Full-Time: Minimum: 3; Maximum: 8. Part-Time: Minimum: 4; Ma

Intake

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Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education is the highest level of academic study in education. It is designed to develop scholars, researchers, lecturers, and educational leaders through advanced research skills, critical thinking, in-depth data analysis, and the ability to generate new knowledge. The programme focuses on educational knowledge, policy, and practice.

Students also develop professional competencies in scholarly publication, conference presentations, academic writing, research ethics, and research project management. The programme includes Research Methodology as a required course. Full-time duration ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8, and part-time duration ranges from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 12.

Modules

  • Research Methodology

Entry requirements

A Master’s degree in Education field (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

Master’s degree (non-education) must undergo prerequisite courses; OR

Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

  • Prerequisite courses: Common Core Education foundation.
English:

Achieve Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or any English competency test equivalent to a Low B1 Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Career outcomes

  • Subject-matter experts
  • Policymakers
  • Leaders of educational institutions
  • Professional researchers
  • Academics

How this course compares

  • Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah is #56 in Malaysia on research impact (7,552 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 Full-Time: Minimum: 3; Maximum: 8. Part-Time: Minimum: 4; Ma.

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 Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah?

It takes Full-Time: Minimum: 3; Maximum: 8. Part-Time: Minimum: 4; Ma, studied Full Time.

Is Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah a good university for Education?

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah is #56 in Malaysia on research impact (7,552 citations).

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