Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Rolling Intake.
Language
English
IELTS
6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Disciplines
Education, Philosophy
Overview
Through the Education, PhD degree delivered by Sunway University you will engage in advanced research, critical analysis, and scholarly enquiry guided by our expert faculty, renowned for their contributions to various educational fields. These educators will mentor you, offering valuable insights and supporting your research efforts to ensure you develop essential skills for making impactful contributions.
Join Sunway University's vibrant research community and become part of a collaborative network that includes diverse research centres and dedicated groups. Supported by top-tier expertise and facilities, our programme will nurture you into a leader capable of conducting transformative research. This synergy between innovative research domains and a supportive community will equip you to drive significant advancements in the field of education.
This Doctor of Philosophy in Education programme is ideal for:
- Experienced educators with a Master's degree in Education and a strong research foundation, seeking to make a significant contribution to the field.
- Educational professionals seeking a career shift into high-level research or educational policy development.
- Aspiring academic leaders with a passion for shaping the future of education through groundbreaking research.
Career opportunities:
- Academician / Lecturer
- School principal
- Head Faculty
- School Director
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Teacher
- Corporate Trainer
- Year Level Coordinator
- Student Engagement Lead
- Student Experience Lead
- Education Manager
- Head of Department
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Qualitative Research Methodology
- Research Proposal and Thesis Writing
- Generative Al for Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3.6
English requirements
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master’s Degree in the Education field as accepted by the Academic Senate. OR
- A Master’s Degree in a non-education field must undergo a prerequisite course.
- An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-8) (Recognition of Prior Learning).
- Entry requirements for a Bachelor’s degree to a Doctoral degree by Research: A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related fields with a CGPA ≥ 3.67 or its equivalent must undergo internal assessment and meet any other requirement set by the Academic Senate
English Competency Requirement for International Student
- Achieve a minimum score of 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR its equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 5,369 AUD / year (≈ 15,547 MYR / year)
Domestic: 5,091 AUD / year (≈ 14,741 MYR / year)
Additional Details
RM60,100 for Malaysian students
