PhD of Education
University of Nottingham Malaysia
- Semenyih, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A structured research doctorate in education leading to a PhD thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Education can develop the ability to examine learning and communication needs
- Design context-appropriate educational or language activities and evaluate their effectiveness
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Education Support Coordinator
- Curriculum Assistant
- Teaching Roles Subject to Certification
Curriculum
- Structured PhD in Education (four years full-time
- Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
- Supported by taught graduate-education modules
- Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree with merit or distinction plus 2:1 bachelor degree
- or first-class honours degree
- in a relevant area (non-UK qualifications assessed against this standard)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 100 (tests to Jan 2026) or 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026)
- PTE Academic 76 (no less than 65 in each element)
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and contact a potential supervisor before applying. Apply online through NottinghamHub with a research proposal; application fee RM424 including 6% SST
- non-refundable. Upload degree certificates
- transcripts
- passport or ID copy and English proof. Processing can take up to three months; accept the offer online. Obtain student visa approval before entering Malaysia; processing can take up to two months.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | RM64,660 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM424 MYR |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Semenyih Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Postgraduate Research Scholarship offers competitively awarded 50% tuition fee reductions for eligible full-time research students, or 75%–100% reductions for certain September-intake awards, subject to capacity and selection. Normally covers up to three research-active years of a PhD, subject to academic progression. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Postgraduate Research Scholarship offers competitively awarded 50% tuition fee reductions for eligible full-time research students, or 75%–100% reductions for certain September-intake awards, subject to capacity and selection. Normally covers up to three research-active years of a PhD, subject to academic progression.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is RM64,660 MYR per year. The application fee is RM424 MYR. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM17,700 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 100 (tests to Jan 2026) or 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026), PTE Academic 76 (no less than 65 in each element).
Postgraduate Research Scholarship offers competitively awarded 50% tuition fee reductions for eligible full-time research students, or 75%–100% reductions for certain September-intake awards, subject to capacity and selection. Normally covers up to three research-active years of a PhD, subject to academic progression.