Phd Education
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Duration
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Classes Schedule
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Faculty
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3 - 8 years |
Weekend-Based | Saturday & Sunday |
Faculty of Social Sciences |
Program Overview
The PhD Education program is designed for experienced educators, researchers, school leaders, and education professionals who aspire to advance the quality of education through research, innovation, and academic leadership. The program develops advanced knowledge and research competencies in curriculum development, educational leadership, teaching and learning, assessment, educational technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and educational policy. Through rigorous coursework and original research, scholars are prepared to address contemporary educational challenges, influence educational policy, and contribute to the advancement of schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions in Pakistan and beyond.
Key Features
- Advanced Research Skills: Master educational research and AI-supported methodologies.
- Diverse Specializations: Study Educational Leadership, Curriculum, Assessment, STEM Education, and more.
- AI & Digital Learning: Apply AI and modern digital tools in education.
- Pakistan-Focused Education: Address national educational challenges through research.
- Ethical & Islamic Values: Promote ethical leadership and Islamic values in education.
Why This Program?
Scholarly Excellence
Develop advanced academic knowledge through rigorous research and innovative educational practices.
Strategic Leadership
Develop leadership skills to improve educational institutions, policies, and academic practices.
Innovative Research
Conduct meaningful research to address educational challenges, policies, and emerging trends.
Systemic Transformation
Drive positive change by improving teaching, learning, curriculum, and institutional performance.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Department of Education would be capable of:
- Teaching and conducting higher education research at universities, colleges, and other academic institutions.
- Managing education development projects with local and international NGOs, foundations, and organizations such as UNICEF and USAID.
- Developing digital learning tools for EdTech platforms, including online lessons, educational apps, and video courses.
- Designing school curricula and assessment systems, including textbooks, learning frameworks, and standardized examinations.
- Leading public and private educational institutions as school principals, campus coordinators, directors, and master trainers.
- Contributing to public-sector education policy as District Education Officers, Subject Specialists, and other education professionals.
- Evaluating educational programs and outcomes using research-based data, statistics, and tools such as SPSS and NVivo.
Program Aims & Objectives
The PhD Education program aims to prepare visionary educational leaders, researchers, and policymakers who can drive innovation and contribute to the continuous improvement of the education sector.
Advanced Research
To equip doctoral scholars with advanced research skills and methodologies to investigate and address complex educational challenges.
Visionary Leadership
To develop strategic leadership, policymaking, and administrative skills for leading and transforming educational institutions.
Curriculum Innovation
To prepare scholars to design, implement, and evaluate innovative, technology-enhanced curricula and instructional practices.
Distribution of Courses:
Following are the distribution of total credit hours:
Categories
Credit Hrs.
No. of Courses
Core Courses
18
6
Thesis
36
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Holy Quran
2
2
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must hold an MPhil/MS in Education (or an equivalent 18-year education degree) from an HEC-recognized institution, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 (in the semester system) or a First Division (in the annual system).
The Minimum: 3 Years
Maximum: 8 Years
credit hours: 56
Yes. In accordance with HEC regulations, all PhD candidates must publish at least one research paper in an HEC-approved journal (within the specified category thresholds) prior to the final award of the degree.
- University faculty members, Teachers, and researchers.
- Educational leaders, principals, and administrators in public and private institutions.
- Curriculum developers and assessment specialists.
- Teacher educators and professional development experts.
- Educational consultants and entrepreneurs.
- Specialists in STEM Education, Inclusive Education, Higher Education, and Educational
Technology.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) experts for educational projects.
- Leaders of educational innovation and school improvement initiatives.