OVERVIEW
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Technology are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of educational technology. As the field of educational technology is dynamic, new areas/fields of studies are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may beemployment as teacher, lecturer, trainer, instructional designer etc. in both public and private sectors.
Research Thrust Areas:
Instructional Design and Technology
- Instructional Strategies
- Visual Communication
- Instructional Systems Development
- Instructional Design Model
- Evaluation of Instructional Technology
- Multimedia Design
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education/Training
- E-learning
- Human Computer Interaction
- Instructional Multimedia
- Mobile Learning
- Social Media Based Learning
Management and Utilization of Instructional Technology
- Management of Educational / Traininf Resources
- Instructional Innovation
- Technology Leadership
Performance Technology
- Assistive / Adaptive Technology
- Gamed-based Learning
- Persuasive Technology
- Virtual Reality / 3D / Augmented Reality
Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia http://www.ptpm.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess one of the following:
- A Master's degree in research mode; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
- A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum of Band 5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
DURATION
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
FEES
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International (USD) | |
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** Fees are subject to change