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PhD of Education

City University Malaysia

  • Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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City University Malaysia campus

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 (0): 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 (MQF Level 7) in a related field
  • Or a non-related Master with experience or prerequisite courses
  • MUET Band 4 or IELTS 5.0-6.0 depending on programme.

Accepted academic background

Master degree (MQF Level 7) in the field or related field, Non-related masters with experience or prerequisite courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal If Applicable
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM22,200, RM23,000, RM25,000 MYR
Application feeRM250 MYR
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusPetaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Education & Liberal Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Education
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value80,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants, Award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    18 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    139 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.