PhD (Education)

• The programme is approved by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
• No proposal is needed at the point of entry.
• Transfer of candidature is possible
• Supervised by local or international supervisor that suits your research needs.
• Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics
• Close monitoring process is our main focus.

Malaysian Students:

• Possess a recognised Master's degree in the relevant field, OR
• Other qualifications recognised by the AeU Senate

International Students:

For thesis written in English, there will be an English language competency requirement equivalent to:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 or
• Test of  English  as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 or
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or
• Cambridge English: Proficiency   (CPE) or
• Cambridge First English (CFE) or
• Pearson Test of English  (PTE) or
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Those who have their tertiary education in English shall normally be exempted from the requirement.

For both Malaysian and International Students:

• A statement of research intent, describing what you have already done  and what you hope to accomplish in your doctoral research. This is your preliminary research intent or research proposal.
• A curriculum vitae (CV)  or resume.

• Enhance knowledge of theory, developments and practices in the selected specialisation;
• Enhance ability to create conceptual systems that reflect synthesis, coherence and extension of knowledge about education;
• Provide opportunities to engage in academic research, scholarship, systematic inquiry, communicate and evaluate research;
• Enhance ability to understand, utilise and interpret basic principles and methodologies of educational research design and data analysis;
• Enhance understanding of computer technology and its applications in educational settings;
• Provide a graduate experience that is intellectually stimulating, professionally relevant, leading to research that supports decision making and problem-solving around the key issues facing the six areas of education.

Curriculum & Instruction

Teaching examples:

• Early Childhood
• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary
• Special Education

Subject examples:

• English
• History
• Mathematics

Teacher Training examples:

• Elementary Education
• Home Language
• Nursing
• Physical Education
• Arts & Craft
• Commercial Subjects
• Music
• Training of Trainers

Education Science

• Curriculum Development (Theory)
• Educational Assessment
• Didactics
• Distance Education Methodology
• Testing & Measurement
• Educational Evaluation & Research

Training for Preschool Teachers

• Early Childhood Training
• Pre-primary Teacher Training

Training for Teachers at Basic Levels

• Class Teacher Training
• Elementary Teacher Education
• Home Language Teacher Training
• Primary Teaching
• Special Education Teaching

Training for Teachers with Subject Specialisation

• Secondary Teaching
• Special Subject Teaching
• Teaching Training, Theoritical Subjects eg: English, Mathematics, History

Training for Teachers with Vocational Subjects

Training examples:

• Driver & Safety Teacher Education
• Flight Instructor
• Nursing Teacher
• Physical Education Teacher
• Post-school Teacher
• Arts & Craft
• Commercial Subjects
• Music
• Nursing
• Technical Subjects
• Vocational Subjects
• Vocational Teachers

Audit Subject

• Research Methodology
• Quantitative Data Analysis
• Qualitative Data Analysis

For Malaysian and International students:

• Merit Scholarship available for top-performing students
• 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme

For Malaysian students only:

• 10% discount on tuition fee for full payment of semester fees
• 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 55 years of age & above
• 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
• EPF withdrawal assistance
• RM7,000 personal income tax relief

Terms and conditions apply