PhD of Education

A Doctor of Philosophy (Education) is a doctoral degree that focuses on advanced research and scholarship in the field of education. It is the highest academic degree in the field and is typically pursued by individuals interested in becoming researchers, scholars, or leaders in the field of education. A Ph.D. in Education program usually involves a combination of coursework, independent research, and the completion of a thesis. The coursework component of the program provides students with a solid foundation in academic writing & research methodologies. Produce Education Practitioners who have have state of the art knowledge research outputs in the form of a thesis, patents, products, new advanced professional practice or advanced technologies or creative models.

The culmination of the research is a thesis, which is a substantial piece of scholarly work that contributes new knowledge to the field. Doctor of Philosophy (Education) graduates often pursue careers in academia as academicians, researchers, or administrators in school, colleges and universities. They may also work in research organizations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, or educational consulting firms. The doctoral degree equips graduates with the skills and expertise needed to conduct rigorous research, critically analyze educational issues, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of education. By investing in PhD programs, Malaysia aims to build a strong foundation for its future development and contribute to the global knowledge economy.

First Semester

1. Research Methodology
2. Academic Writing

Second – Sixth Semester

1. Thesis

Local Admission

• Master’s Degree: A master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
• Other Qualifications: Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) as accepted by the HEP Senate

Notes:

• There shall be no direct entry from Bachelor’s Degree level to PhD level.
• Candidates with bachelors masters degree who are registered for programmes with at least CGPA of 3.67 at Bachelor’s Degree level may apply to convert their candidacy to the PhD programmes within one (1) year after master’s degree registration, subject to:
• having shown competency and capability in conducting research at PhD level.
• rigorous internal evaluation by HEP.
• approval by the HEP’s Senate

Any equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government

International Admission

The English Language Entry Requirement for International Student at University of GEOMATIKA Malaysia are as follows:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Band 5.5
• TOEFL: Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Score 460

** For students who do not have the above English Qualification, they must undergo Geomatika’s English Program

Employment opportunities are available as per the following :

• Education Administrator
• School Teacher
• Educational Researcher
• Associate Professor/Professor