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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technical and Vocational Education

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About This Programme

Doctor of Philosophy is a program that research by thesis under the supervision of experienced members of academic staff or a supervisory panel. This program produces scholar and educational researchers who can analyze, synthesize knowledge critically and analytically and solve problems based on research ethical inquiry. Thus, they can serve their professional expertise in scholarly discourse and disseminate knowledge, teaching, training, or facilitating in all levels of education.

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Entry Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme;

    • Applicant must have a Master’s Degree from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) or any other higher learning institution recognised by the Senate;
    • First class Bachelor graduates (CGPA 3.67/4.00) and above may apply for Fast Track PhD (terms and condition apply)

  • Minimum English Requirements

    Applicants should fulfill the minimum English proficiency level of either :

    • IELTS (academic overall band score); 5.0 or Overall TOEFL score (TOEFL paper based ; 500 or TOEFL iBT; 60 ) or MUET; Band 3

    * Except for Master of Business Administration (TOEFL paper based 550 or TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 5.0 / MUET band 4.0)

    • Applicants who fulfill the academic qualification from Institution of higher learning throughout Malaysia that is recognized by the Senate are eligible to apply for exemption from the English language requirements

    • Applicants who do not fulfill the minimum English language requirement but graduated from universities listed as the English Speaking Countries are eligible to apply for exemption from the English language requirements.

  • By Research

    • Level
      PhD
    • Duration
      Minimum 4 Semesters (Full Time)
      Minimum 6 Semesters (Part Time)
    • Mode
      Full-Time & Part-Time
    • Field of Study
      Technical and Vocational Education and Training
    • Fees 
      Please refer to CGS
    • Fees (International Student)
      Please refer to CGS
    • Intake
      Semester II (Feb/Mar)
      & Semester I (Sep/Oct)
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Enquiry

Centre for Graduate Studies
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
86400 Parit Raja
Batu Pahat Johor

Tel : +607-456 4849/ 4842
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