PhD in Education

University of Nottingham Malaysia

This course allows students to become both independent researchers and experts in their chosen specific area of Education. UNM offers high-quality doctoral training at the School of Education where applicants will have a strong background in research of their chosen discipline (see our areas of strength below). Students should be highly motivated and enthusiastic with an inquisitive mindset.Why choose this programme?As a school, we are committed to improving and investigating transformative and effective practices in Education. You will study in a supportive, dynamic and inclusive environment with an international team from across the globe. Many of our colleagues are research active with ongoing national and international research grants.Course content3 main research strands1. Education for Sustainability and InclusivitySustainability and Climate Change Education, Adaptation and MitigationSustainable Schools, Higher Education Institutions and CommunitiesIndigenous FuturesEcopedagogogyWhole School/Whole Institution ApproachesEducation and the SDGs for interdisciplinary solutionsLiving LabsWhole School/Whole Institution ApproachesSchool EcologyInclusive PedagogyAlternative CurriculumCritical PedagogyEarly InterventionDiversity and MulticulturalismCreative Pedagogy2. Education for STREAM and DigitalisationBlended, Flipped and Hybrid LearningEngineering EducationMaker CultureTechnology-Enhanced Teaching and LearningMultimodalitye-PLC (Personal Learning Community)Educational Leadership and Management3. Education for Language Learning SciencesEnglish Language and LiteracyEarly Language Development and DisorderScience of ReadingVocabulary DevelopmentMultilingualismTranslanguagingContent and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)CareersOur graduates embark on successful careers within both education and academia. Many also branch out using their acquired leadership skills to work with international organisations and NGOs.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences