Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PhD
DURATION
8 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
This programme combines coursework and research to equip learners with expertise in Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, or Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL).
Delivered in a mixed-mode format, the initial phase focuses on coursework that builds subject mastery and research skills, preparing learners for the dissertation phase. Learners engage in hybrid teaching sessions, collaborative activities, and the development of a Concept Paper, which bridges theory and practice.
Through seminars, workshops, and research, graduates will be ready to contribute as researchers and subject specialists in universities, colleges, schools, education departments, and other educational institutions
Core Courses
Research Subjects (2 subjects)
- PHD7014 Advanced Educational Research Methodology
- PHD7024 Data Analysis in Educational Research
Subject Specialisation (Select any ONE of the THREE Subject Specialisations - 2 subjects)
Educational Management
- PHD7034 Educational Management & Leadership
- PHD7044 Management of Educational Change
Early Childhood Education
- PHD7054 Theories & Practices of Early Childhood Education
- PHD7064 Child Development
Teaching of English as a Second Language
- PHD7074 Second Language Teaching Methodology & Learning
- PHD7084 Second Language Acquisition
Elective Subject (One elective subject)
The elective subject will be chosen from any one of the subject specialisations. For example, if a learner’s subject specialisation is Educational Management, then the elective subject can be selected from either Early Childhood Education or Teaching of English as a Second Language.
Concept Paper (Compulsory subject)
- PHD7094 Concept Paper
Dissertation (Individual Research)
- PHD7156 Doctoral Dissertation
Course Requirement
The coursework phase comprises 6 courses totalling 24 credit hours, and the dissertation phase comprises 56 credit hours (coursework to dissertation ratio: 30:70), incorporating the following aspects:
- Two compulsory research subjects;
- Two specialisation subjects;
- One elective;
- One Concept Paper; and Dissertation
Assessment Mode
Continuous and Final Assessment