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PhD / Doctorate Education Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy Phd Education Odl

at Perdana University · Malaysia

Duration

3 - 6 years (ODL)

Intake

Jan, Mar, June, Aug, Oct

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Education) at Perdana University is a research-focused programme for future educators and education professionals. It is designed to enhance research knowledge and develop expertise in education, preparing candidates with knowledge and skills to excel as educators and leaders.

The curriculum is based on rigorous independent research conducted throughout the student’s candidature with the University, leading to a comprehensive doctoral thesis. The programme is delivered as Open and Distance Learning (ODL) with a duration of 3 - 6 years, and it runs in January, March, June, August, and October.

Entry requirements

Standard Entry: Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the University Senate.

Equivalency: Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the University Senate.

Note: There shall be no direct entry from a Bachelor's Degree to a PhD level. Candidates who registered for a Master’s degree programme with at least a CGPA of 3.67 at the Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programme subject to:

  • Having shown competency and ability in conducting research at the PhD level.
  • Approval by the University Senate.
English:
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0
  • TOEFL with a minimum score of 550
  • MUET Band 4
  • Any equivalent qualification recognized by the University

Career outcomes

  • Lecturers / Academicians
  • Educational Directors / Administrators
  • Senior Education Researchers
  • Education Policy Advisors

How this course compares

  • Perdana University is #43 in Malaysia on research impact (36,203 citations).
  • It lists 8 Education courses in total, 2 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 (ODL).

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), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), Nilai University College (#46 in Malaysia), Open University Malaysia (#48 in Malaysia), Asia E University (#50 in Malaysia) are among the 11 that do.

How long is the Doctor of Philosophy Phd Education Odl at Perdana University?

It takes 3 - 6 years (ODL), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Jan, Mar, June, Aug, Oct.

Is Perdana University a good university for Education?

Perdana University is #43 in Malaysia on research impact (36,203 citations).

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