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PhD in Education
About
This doctoral programme at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) School of Education is designed to develop students into independent researchers and subject-matter experts within their chosen area of education. The programme offers high-quality doctoral training, supported by a strong research culture and academic expertise across various educational disciplines. Candidates are expected to have a solid research background and demonstrate strong motivation, enthusiasm, and a curious mindset. While international students are required to enrol full-time due to immigration regulations, local students have the flexibility to choose between full-time and part-time study modes. All doctoral candidates are based at the Malaysia campus, benefiting from a supportive and research-focused academic environment.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, April, June, September |
| Total estimated cost (local) | RM 150,000 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | RM 168,000 |
Subjects
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Education and Teaching
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Teaching
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 150,000 | RM 168,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 150,000 | RM 168,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 50,000 | RM 56,000 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Option 1:
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A Master’s degree (normally with merit or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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Experience in research methodology (e.g., dissertation or research project).
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An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent.
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Option 2:
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A First-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
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Must include experience in research methodology.
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Direct admission is at the discretion of the School based on evaluation of applicant’s competency.
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All applicants must hold a degree from a recognised university.
English Language Requirements
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IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)
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TOEFL (iBT): 100 overall (minimum 19 Writing/Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking)
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PTE (Academic): 76 overall (no less than 65 in each element)
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MUET: Band 5
Note:
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IELTS, TOEFL iBT, and PTE results must be less than 2 years old.
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IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
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Online versions (IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, PTE Academic Online) are not accepted.
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MUET results are valid for 5 years from release date.
Curriculum
Research Areas:
1. Education for Sustainability and Inclusivity
- Sustainability and Climate Change Education, Adaptation and Mitigation
- Sustainable Schools, Higher Education Institutions and Communities
- Indigenous Futures
- Ecopedagogogy
- Whole School/Whole Institution Approaches
- Education and the SDGs for interdisciplinary solutions
- Living Labs
- Whole School/Whole Institution Approaches
- School Ecology
- Inclusive Pedagogy
- Alternative Curriculum
- Critical Pedagogy
- Early Intervention
- Diversity and Multiculturalism
- Creative Pedagogy
2. Education for STREAM and Digitalisation
- Blended, Flipped and Hybrid Learning
- Engineering Education
- Maker Culture
- Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning
- Multimodality
- e-PLC (Personal Learning Community)
- Educational Leadership and Management
3. Education for Language Learning Sciences
- English Language and Literacy
- Early Language Development and Disorder
- Science of Reading
- Vocabulary Development
- Multilingualism
- Translanguaging
- Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)