Education PhD programme

Qualification

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Duration

3 years

Intake

FebFebAprAprJunJunSepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 7.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 45,900

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	No data

This course enables students to become independent researchers and experts in their selected area of education. The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) offers high-quality doctoral training at the School of Education, where applicants should have a solid research background in their chosen discipline (see our areas of strength below). Students are expected to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and possess an inquisitive mindset.

International students are registered as full-time students due to immigration requirements, while local students have the option to choose between part-time and full-time study. All doctoral candidates will be based at the Malaysia campus.

Entry Requirements

A master’s degree, normally with a merit grade (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline and some experience in research methodology, (e.g., postgraduate level dissertation or research project) plus, an upper second class honours degree. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.
If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

For other qualifications and certificates please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

school superintendents, principals, and district administrators

Structure of a PhD journey

First year candidates will undertake a research methods module in order to gain a more in-depth background in designing and conducting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. The first year (probationary year) is seen as a bridge between undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional experience and the required independent level of research. Candidates spend this year broadening their knowledge in the area of interest, refining their proposal, developing the methodology, securing ethical clearance, and collecting some initial data. At the end of the first year, this well-developed research proposal and the research skills gained are assessed in a mini-viva with an internal assessor.

In the second year, candidates collect and analyse data, while continuously engaging with the literature and refining their chapters. The progress made this year is also assessed by an internal review, where the internal assessor determines whether requisite progress has been made in order to submit it at the end of the third year.

The third year is primarily focused on preparing and writing up the thesis, which is defended in an oral examination (viva voce) by an external examiner who is an expert in the field.

Assessment

MPhil students must present a thesis of up to 60,000 words, embodying the results of their advanced study and research. The thesis must satisfy the examiners regarding knowledge of the general field of scholarship to which the subject belongs. An oral examination occurs at the discretion of the examiners.

PhD students must present a thesis, a maximum of 100,000 words, demonstrating originality and innovation on the subject of their advanced study and research. The thesis must satisfy examiners regarding knowledge of the general field of scholarship to which the subject belongs. They must also present themselves for an oral examination on the subject of their thesis and its general field of scholarship.

Education PhD programme

Education PhD programme