Doctoral Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D – Education)

COURSE DETAILS

The PhD in Education is a full-time doctoral program that typically takes 3-8 years to complete. This program is designed for students who want to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of education, and become experts in research, teaching, and leadership. Scholars have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty members on different research projects, and to conduct their own independent research.

SPECIALIZATION

The Department of Education is currently offering following specializations:
– Teacher Education
– Educational Leadership Management
– English Language Teaching

Curriculum

The curriculum for the PhD in Education program includes a combination of core and elective
courses, as well as comprehensive examination and dissertation. The PhD scheme of study is as
under;

Core Courses:

-MODERN PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION
-STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCH
-ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

Specialization Courses (select only 3 courses from any one of the specialization streams)

TEACHER EDUCATION

– CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY IN TEACHER EDUCATION
– ISSUES IN TEACHER EDUCATION
– POLICY PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
– PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF TEACHING
– THEORIES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
– DIGITAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

– STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
– MANAGEMENT OF CRISIS AND CHANGE
– CONTEMPORARY THEORIES OF LEADERSHIP
– EXTERNAL INFLUENCES ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
– PRACTICING LEADERSHIP: PEER COACHING
– THINKING STRATEGICALLY ABOUT EDUCATION REFORM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING (ELT)

– ORIGINS/ANTHROPOLOGICAL BASIS OF LANGUAGE
– CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
– TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING
– LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND IDENTITY
– LANGUAGE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
– CORPUS LINGUISTICS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the PhD in Education program are expected to have a strong academic record and a
demonstrated interest in research in the field of education. Admission requirements may include:
• 18 years of schooling, applicants must hold M.Phil (Education) and previously bachelor’s
and Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.00 is required in M.Phil.
• Attested academic documents and equivalency (if required) from HEC.
• NTS-GAT (Subject) / University GAT test score
• Statement of purpose
• A research proposal (highlighting idea on which you intend to research)

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Iqra University

Chartered by the Government of Sindh, Iqra University was established in Karachi in 1998. The University is a brainchild of Mr Hunaid Lakhani, Founding Chancellor & Chairman of Iqra University, whose aim was to establish a premier institution of higher learning.