PhD in Education

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    Course Pass Rate

    95%

    Submission Rate

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    About GlobalNxt University

    GlobalNxt University is an accredited private university based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specialising in flexible, globally‑oriented higher education delivered largely through online and blended learning formats. Formerly known as Manipal GlobalNxt University and originally as U21Global, the institution has a long history in online tertiary education and has been re‑established in Malaysia to offer quality programmes to learners around the world.

    The university’s award programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), spanning undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in fields like business administration, management, information technology, education and criminal justice. Its global classroom model allows students to study anytime, anywhere with interactive digital content, virtual team projects and access to extensive e‑library resources.

    International Accreditations and Recognitions:
    • AACSB Business Education Alliance Member
    • Asian Association of Open Universities
    • EFMD Global
    • ICDE – International Council for Open and Distance Education
    • MyQuest
    • MQA – Malaysian Qualifications Agency
    • Association of Commonwealth Universities
    • WES – World Education Services
    Course overview

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education is a three-year, research-based doctoral program designed for educators, academic leaders, researchers, and education professionals seeking to advance their expertise and contribute to the development of education through original research.

    The program develops advanced research, critical thinking, and analytical skills, enabling candidates to investigate contemporary educational challenges and produce evidence-based solutions that improve educational practice, policy, and institutional performance. Research areas may include educational leadership, curriculum and assessment, educational technology, online and distance learning, higher education, inclusive education, lifelong learning, teacher development, education policy, quality assurance, and other emerging fields.

    Delivered through a flexible online learning model with dedicated academic supervision and 24/7 access to learning resources, the programme allows working professionals to balance their studies with their careers while completing a doctoral qualification within approximately 36 months.

    Course Structure
    Year 1 – Research Skills
    • Research Process and Academic Writing
    • Research Design and Methodology
    Years 2 & 3 – Doctoral Research
    • Thesis I: Research Proposal
    • Thesis II: Final Doctoral Thesis
    Duration and Study Mode
    • Minimum course duration: 3 years

    Study Mode
    Delivered fully online, providing flexible, global access to a doctoral qualification without the need to relocate.

    Possible Areas of Research
    • Outcome based education (OBE)
    • Curriculum development
    • Pedagogy and assessment design
    • Adult learning
    • Learning styles
    • Adaptive learning
    • Technology in learning
    • Active learning
    • Early childhood education
    • Remote learning
    • Open and distance learning (ODL) Learner life cycle management Life-long learning
    • Experiential learning Accreditation
    • Internationalization of education & student mobility Credit based learning
    • Massive open online courses (MOOC)

    *The research topics given above are suggestive and learners are free to select any other research topic of their choice.

    Entry Qualifications
    • Applicants require a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university
    • Lateral Entry: Applicants can convert their enrolment into PhD after completing first year of M.Ed provided, they have a CGPA of 3.7 in their Bachelor’s and demonstrate superior research aptitude.
    Awarding Institution

    Awarded and delivered by GlobalNxt University, Malaysia and supervised by KIMT College London, UAE.