DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF EDUCATION)



Programme Overview

To produce doctoral graduates in the field of education able effectively contribute to the national and global intellectual community and society at large in their respective specialized fields of

  1. curriculum and teaching
  2. educational management and policy
  3. counselling



Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research)


Programme Structure

Course
  • Core Courses
  • Research Methodology
  • Dissertation
  • Publication
  • Additional Courses (if Required)
  • Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

University Professor, Educational Researcher, Educational Consultant, Curriculum Developer, Educational Administrator, Policy Analyst, Director of Educational Programs.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 42,900

International

RM 92,200

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • Possess a Master's Degree By Research;       OR;
  • Possess a Clinical Master's Degree;       OR;
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00       OR;
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:


    • At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
    • Publication in a related field; or
    • A Scholarship holder; or
    • UM Graduate; or
    • A Government servant; or
    • Pass an interview by Faculty; or
    • Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A.
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements:


    • Universiti Malaya Graduate
      • Applicants with a Master's Degree (by Coursework or Mixed mode) with a CGPA between 2.00 to 3.69 and a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.99


        OR
      • Applicants with a Master's Degree (by Coursework or Mixed mode) with a CGPA between 2.00 to 3.69 and a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49

        Must also fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

        • At least five (5) years of work experience in related field; or
        • Published at least one (1) publication in referred in a related field; or
        • A scholarship holder; or
        • A Government servant; or
        • Pass an interview by PTj; or
        • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.


    • OR


    • Non-Universiti Malaya Graduate
      • Applicants with a Master's Degree (by Coursework or Mixed mode) with a CGPA between 2.00 to 3.69 and a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.99

        Must also fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

        • At least five (5) years of work experience in related field; or
        • Published at least one (1) publication in referred journal in a related field; or
        • Pass an interview by PTj; or
        • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.
      • Applicants with a Master's Degree (by Coursework or Mixed mode) with a CGPA between 2.00 to 3.69 and a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49

        Must also fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

        • At least five (5) years of work experience in related field; or
        • Published at least one (1) publication in referred in a related field; or
        • Pass an interview by PTj; or
        • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.



    English Requirements
    • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
    • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
    • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable