Overview
Awarded by the University of Geomatika Malaysia.
A research doctorate in educational theory and practice, aimed at evidence-based answers to problems the candidate already works on.
A fully research-based doctorate for educators, scholars, institutional leaders and professionals working on educational theory, policy and practice. You take two audited modules and then develop the thesis itself under supervision, with the emphasis on independent inquiry and a theoretical contribution to a live educational problem. One-to-one supervision from international faculty, alongside doctoral colloquia, research seminars, workshops and publication training.
The programme is offered, delivered and assessed by Geomatika. Teaching staff, supervisors and examiners are appointed by the university. ADVEX Management School is the appointed Online and Distance Learning partner: academic guidance, research support and local sessions in the Thai time zone.
What you study and research
Audited modules
- Doctoral Research Methodology
- Doctoral Academic Writing
Thesis
Research areas supervised
- Educational leadership and administration
- Curriculum design and development
- Teaching, learning and pedagogy
- Instructional technology and digital learning
- Education policy and reform
- Quality assurance and accreditation in education
- Early childhood, primary and secondary education studies
- Higher education management and governance
- Educational psychology and learner development
- Inclusive education and special needs
- Assessment, measurement and evaluation
- Comparative and international education
- Teacher professional development
- Community education and lifelong learning
- Technical and vocational education and workforce development
Supervision is subject to the availability of a supervisor in your area. Discuss your proposal with admissions before you apply.
Twenty-four to thirty-six months, depending on your progression through each stage and on approval by the university.
How you study
- HyFlex attendance — Each week you choose how you attend — on site at ADVEX in Bangkok, live online, or asynchronously in your own time. All three count equally as attendance and you are not locked into one mode for the term.
- Competency-based assessment — Assessed through assignments and projects drawn from your own workplace. There are no invigilated written examinations.
- Collaborative learning — Group work and workshops with a cohort drawn from across Thailand and beyond.
- Language — Taught and assessed in English, with revision sessions and academic advice available in Thai. Applicants without evidence of English proficiency may take the ADVEX English Intensive Course or a free online CEFR test.
- Support from ADVEX — As the appointed Online and Distance Learning partner in Bangkok, ADVEX handles registration, academic coordination, research methods training and seminars. The curriculum, teaching and assessment are delivered by faculty appointed by Geomatika.
Entry requirements
- A master's degree accepted by the university senate, or another qualification accepted as equivalent
- There is no direct entry from bachelor's level. Candidates registered on a master's programme who hold a bachelor's degree at high standing may apply to convert to doctoral candidacy within one year of master's registration, subject to demonstrated research capability, internal evaluation and senate approval.
- Candidates without a related qualification or relevant experience take prerequisite courses in educational psychology and curriculum. These may be completed at Geomatika, through ADVEX, or as micro-credentials, MOOCs, short courses or continuing professional development, with evidence submitted and an internal assessment passed.
- English proficiency at MUET Band 4, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 60, equivalent to CEFR mid B2. Applicants without evidence of English proficiency may take the ADVEX English Intensive Course or a free online CEFR test.
Where it leads
- Academic and research posts in higher education
- Educational leadership, consultancy and policy development
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences
| Award title | Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
| Level | Doctoral degree by research |
| Awarding university | University of Geomatika Malaysia |
| Entry requirement | A master's degree accepted by the university senate. Prerequisite courses apply where the qualification or experience is unrelated. |
| Length | Twenty-four to thirty-six months |
| Delivery | Online and Distance Learning, delivered HyFlex |
| Assessment | Two audited modules, then a supervised thesis and viva voce. |
| Intakes | Rolling admission, subject to supervisor availability |
| Language | English, with academic support in Thai |
| Study location | Online from Thailand, with on-site sessions in Bangkok |
Not sure you qualify?
Entry is confirmed at admission after an assessment of your prior qualifications and experience. Prior study and professional experience may be assessed for credit.
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Study here, graduate in Malaysia
You study online from Thailand with no relocation and no career break, and attend the Geomatika convocation in Malaysia on completion.
