Develop your interest in education by pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, which will take you on a transformative path of academic and personal growth. Taylors PhD in Education program is intended to help you build an autonomous thinking approach and a distinctive competence in your research interests.
You will have the chance to participate in advanced research, critical analysis, and academic inquiry in your chosen field of study as a PhD student in education at Taylor’s. Throughout your PhD, you will be guided and mentored by their seasoned faculty members, who are renowned specialists in numerous fields of education. They will give vital insights, support your research efforts, and assist you in developing the skills required to contribute to the area of education via innovative and relevant research.
School | Education |
Study Options | Full time or part time |
Study Program | 3 to 6-year (full time) 4 to 8-year (part time) |
Intakes | February, April, June, September and October |
Practical input | From Industry Professionals |
Research-focused | Curriculum |
Program Structure of Taylors PhD in Education
Research Methodology
- Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.
Key Research Area
Taylor’s University thinks that research may influence the future. Their postgraduate research programs offer a wide range of themes with the goal of shaping the future in areas such as society, technology, economics, and environment.
Education Management and Leadership
- Education Policy
- Education Administration
- Mentoring and Supervision in Education
- Education Reform
- School Leadership
Curriculum and Teaching
- Curriculum Theory and Implementation
- Mathematics Education
- Social Studies Education
- Teaching Approaches
- Classroom Management
Technology, Innovation and Learning Design
- e-Learning
- ICT in Education
- Instructional Design
Educational Assessment
- Classroom Assessment
- Testing and Evaluation
- Assessment in Higher Education
Teacher Development
- Teacher Education
- Teacher Professional Development
- Continuing Education
Language Education and Literacies
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
- Teaching Literature
- Teaching Reading
Education and Society
- Multicultural Education
- Gender and Education
- Peace Education
- Life-long Learning
- Philosophy of Education
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Sociology of Education
Entry Requirements
They provided two admission routes for this PhD program: regular mode and prior to publication mode. Their PhD by Prior Publication method offers a one-of-a-kind approach to a Doctorate based on your current body of work. They respect your earlier works and incorporate them as an important element of your Doctoral grant proposal.
General Requirements
- Masters in the related discipline
- Passed Bachelor’s degree with min. CGPA 3.67 and registered as a Masters candidate and passed related qualifying assessment
- Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government or accepted by the Taylor’s University Senate.
- Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
- IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
Career Options
- Academic Advisor
- Curriculum/Learning Designer
- Department Head
- Educational Consultant
- Lecturer
- Principal
- Program Director
- Trainer
Program Fees
Local Student | MYR 49,920 (Full-Time) MYR 36,576 (Part-Time) |
International Student | USD 16,384 (Full-Time) |