PhD of Education (Curriculum and Instruction)

Vision

Towards achieving a high-level academic and educational aims to provide a sound educational thought in accordance with the beliefs and provisions of Islam and to prepare specialized researchers in the field of Education at a Doctorate level.

Mission

To provide a comprehensive educational thoughts and prepare researchers that will be able to understand the effect of education and its critical analysis, initiate and innovate its virtues in line with the tolerant Islamic values, in order to achieve both sides of tradition and modernity in educating Muslims.
To enable students to participate actively in educational consulting services and in the field of education and in various societal sectors designated to manage educational affairs, so as to contribute to the development of society and human civilization.

Objectives

PO1) Provide graduates with the theoretical knowledge related to Curriculum and Instructions making them capable of finding solutions to contemporary problems related to their field.
PO2) Qualify graduates to be able to examine teaching methods, design, develop, implement and evaluate school curriculum with the modern approaches.
PO3) Qualify researchers with a high level of creativity in studying issues related to Curriculum & Instructions.
PO4) Enhance graduates with critical innovative skills to explore and develop new approaches in teaching methods & curriculum design.
PO5) Enrich the students with the advanced leadership and managerial skills effectively and critically in analyzing teaching methods and implementing school curricula.
PO6) Prepare students to be able to respond to global educational changes in view of the significance, centrality of Curriculum and Instructions in the modern educational system.

Learning Outcomes

Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in relevant fields from any recognized university; or
Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

Language

Arabic Language:

Applicants interested to enroll in programmes where the medium of instruction is in Arabic must pass the MEDIU’s Arabic Language Placement Test (MAPT) before being admitted to the programme.

English Language:

Since the medium of instruction of this program is in English, all applicants must meet the English language requirement before being admitted to the programme. Examples include:

Having English as their mother tongue.
Substantially worked or studied in an English-speaking country (such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States).
English language proficiency exam with a minimum overall band score of 550 in TOEFL or 5.5 in IELTS.
A minimum overall band score of 4.00 in MEDIU’s English Language Placement Test (MUET).
Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

ACCREDITATION REF. NO.

This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)

On Campus	On Line
—	R/145/8/0016

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

On Campus	On Line
—	MQA/FA0132

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The applicant could enroll for this program under [Structure A].

Structure A

The applicant is required to study two subjects named “Quantitative Research Methods” and “Qualitative Research Methods”, and then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.

Study Duration

Workload	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full Time	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)	10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)
Part Time	8 Semesters (4 Academic Years)	14 Semesters (7 Academic Years)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees in Malaysian Ringgit:

Learning Mode	Workload	Local Student	Foreign Student

All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.