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PhD of Philosophy in Education
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 36-month phd programme in education at City University Malaysia.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Philosophy in Education. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Education researcher
- scholar
Curriculum
- 36-month full-time programme of 80 credit hours. Modules include Research Methods: Qualitative & Quantitative
- Idea Paper
- Preliminary Literature Review
- Finalise Research Proposal
- Data Collection
- Prepare Final Draft Thesis for Examination. Includes a research or final-year project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
- or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component
- or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Accepted academic background
Strong bachelor (2:1 equivalent or above) and/or master's degree in a relevant field with a research proposal; identify a supervisor in advance
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 93
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,270 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship offers conditional international tuition awards from 2027/28, with award size depending on subject and degree level. Eligibility, exclusions and course fee category must be checked. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £20,270 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 93, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge C1 Advanced C 169 per component, IELTS Academic 6.5.

