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PhD of Philosophy in Education

City University Malaysia

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

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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 (0): 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

  • Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (some programmes 5.0).

Accepted academic background

Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent, Exceptional Bachelor graduates (first class or CGPA 3.67) only for direct entry by research

Language tests

  • IELTS 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 doctoral eligibility and identify a relevant research area. Contact a potential supervisor if requested by the university. Prepare transcripts
  2. a research proposal
  3. references where required. Submit the official application and required supporting documents. Await the admissions and research approval decision.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM18,000 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 value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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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

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.