MQA/FA6980

PhD in Learning Sciences

Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development

What is learning sciences?

Learning Sciences is the study of how people learn. Findings from Learning Sciences are often used to guide the design of instructional practices and learning environments that enable e�ective learning. Learning Sciences as a �eld of study focuses on promoting instructional practices grounded on the scienti�c understanding of how humans learn.

Research in Learning Sciences centres on understanding the complexities of human learning and thinking, and it explores how knowledge acquisition takes place in a variety of formal and informal real life settings.

Learning Sciences looks into how learning can be improved and enhanced, by considering the potentials of emerging technologies to sca�old for meaningful learning.

It looks into issues, problems or challenges that learners of all ages face, through the lenses of cognitive science, socio-cultural studies, and educational psychology.

PhD by Research Programme

Duration of study

Who should apply?

For a PhD, the normal duration is 3 to 6 years full-time.

Teachers

Facilitators

Trainers

Education o�cers and administrators

College and university instructors and professionals

Individuals who are interested in facilitating learning via technology advancements and internet revolution 4.0

Fresh graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds who are keen to pursue a career in education and training

The part-time mode is normally 4 to 8 years (only o�ered to local students).

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is a research degree by thesis under the supervision of an experienced member of academic sta� or a supervisory panel. A panel is made up of graduate sta� and experts from either within or outside the University.

The academic progress of a research student is evaluated twice a year through the progress reports. Final assessment is through thesis and a viva-voce examination.

A student who has satis�ed the Examination Committee for Postgrad-uate Studies in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Five Reasons for Choosing this Programme

1 Accredited by the Malaysian Quali�cation Accreditation(MQA)

2 Conducive teaching and learning facilities that supportcollaborative learning

3 Conducted by a group of highly quali�ed andexperienced scholars

4 Courses are taught using systematic inquiry to expandcomprehension and perspectives

5 Exposure to multiple levels of learning, from earlychildhood to higher education

Facilities and ResourcesThe university provides various facilities and resources to support your study:

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University Library

Collaborative Learning Spaces

e-Learning Enrichment and Advancement Platform (eLEAP)

Computing Facilities

Residential Colleges

POSTGRADUATE FEES(RESEARCH)

Field of Study Mode of Study

LOCAL

Non-Recurring Fee(RM)

MASTER PhD

Yearly Fee(RM)

Yearly Fee(RM)

Sciences and Technology

(FRST/FMHS/FCSIT/FCSHD/ IBEC/IHCM/

ISITI )

Full Time 235.00 3,316.00 3,916.00

Part Time 235.00 2,716.00 3,116.00

Maintenance Fee RM300.00* This fee is applicable only to students who have completed minimum period of study and submi�ed the full thesis for evalua�on. A le�er of

confirma�on and approval from Supervisor / Dean is required.

Examina�on Fee RM1,000.00 (Master) / RM1,500.00 (PhD)

POSTGRADUATE FEES(RESEARCH)

Field of Study Mode of Study

INTERNATIONAL

Non-Recurring Fee(RM)

MASTER PhD

Yearly Fee(RM)

Yearly Fee(RM)

Sciences and Technology

(FRST/FMHS/FCSIT/FCSHD/ IBEC/IHCM/

ISITI )

Full Time 235.00 5,116.00 6,116.00

Maintenance Fee RM300.00* This fee is applicable only to students who have completed minimum period of study and submi�ed the full thesis for evalua�on. A le�er of

confirma�on and approval from Supervisor / Dean is required.

Examina�on Fee RM1,000.00 (Master) / RM1,500.00 (PhD)

Health insurance

(only for Interna�onal

Students)

RM500.00 per year

Course Fees for Malaysian Students

Course Fees for International Students

ELIGIBILITY1

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A Master Degree with good pass from an approved university in an area relevant to the candidate's proposed area of research.

Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate

For international students, a minimum IELTS Score of 5.5 or its equivalent (e.g TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test-196; TOEFL Internet Test 69-70) is required.

Educational PsychologyScience & Mathematics LearningCommunity LearningCognitive Task / Work AnalysisE-Museum E-Tourism Games in Teaching and LearningVirtual Reality Role of cognitive psychology in learning and instructionE-Learning / Educational TechnologyComputer-Based Teaching and LearningTeaching and LearningStatistical Modelling / Applied Statistics in education topicsEducational ChallengesPhilosophy of Education Special Education (Reading Disabilities, Learning Disabilities)Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education

Sample of Topics in the Learning Sciences

* Note: Please contact the Deputy Dean for Research and Postgraduates for more information.

Lecturers Qualifications ExpertiseProf. Dr. Chen Chwen Jen (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Instructional Design & Technology (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

M.Sc. ComputerGraphics and Virtual Environments ( University of Hull, UK )

B.Sc. in Science (Mathematics & Computer with Education) (UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

Learning Design Technology for Teaching and Learning Emotions and Technology Technology and Learning Disabilities

Prof. Dr. Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce (Ph.D.)

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Transfer (University of Syracuse, USA)

Master of Science in Telecommunication (University of Syracuse, USA)

Bachelors of Library Science (UnivesitiTeknologi Mara, Malaysia)

Diploma in Library Science (UniversitiTeknologi Mara, Malaysia)

Sustainable Knowledge Management in the Organization and the Community

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fitri Suraya Mohamad (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Educational Technology (University of London)

M.A. TESL (Pennsylvania State University, USA)

B.Ed. TESL (Hons) (UniversitiPertanian Malaysia, Malaysia)

E-Learning / Education Technology Computer-Based Teaching and Learning

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norsiah Fauzan (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Educational Psychology (University of Durham, UK)

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instructions (University of Houston, USA)

B.A. (Hons) (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Diploma in Education (MPTI)

Educational Psychology / Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prashanth Talwar (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Social Sciences (Tata Institute ofSocial Sciences, Mumbai India)

M.Phil Social Sciences (Tata Instituteof Social Sciences, Mumbai India)

M.Social Work (Mangalore University,India)

B.Sc. Life Sciences (MysoreUniversity, India)

Statistical Inferences / Applied Statistics Statistical Computing / Applied Statistics Social Sciences and Humanities / Mathematics

and Statistics for Science and Engineering Preventive Medicine / Public Health Health Science

Lecturers in Learning Sciences Programme

Lecturers Qualifications Expertise

Dr. Julia Lee Ai Cheng (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Special Education (Florida State University, USA)

M.Sc. Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

B.Sc. Computer Science (Staffordshire University, UK)

Educational Psychology Special Education (Autism,

Dyslexia) Reading Disabilities Learning Disabilities

Dr. Philip Nuli Anding (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Science Education (University of Cambridge, UK)

M.Sc. Human Resource Development (UniversitiMalaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)

Postgraduate Certificate of Education (Malayan Teachers’ College, Malaysia)

B.Sc. Physics (University of Sussex, UK)

Science & Mathematics Learning

Community Learning Cognitive Task / Work

Analysis

Dr. Mohd Kamal Othman (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Computer Science (University of York, UK) M.Sc. Virtual Environment: Technology and

Practice (University of East Anglia, UK) B.Sc. (Hons) Cognitive Sciences (Universiti

Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)

E-Museum / ICT Applications E-Tourism / ICT Applications Games / ICT Applications Virtual Reality / ICT

Applications Artificial Intelligence /

Cognitive Science

Dr. Norehan Zulkiply (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Cognitive Psychology (University of Queensland, Australia)

M.Sc. Cognitive Psychology (University of Sussex, UK)

B.Sc. (Hons) Cognitive Sciences (UniversitiMalaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)

Cognitive Psychology

Dr. Kartini Abdul Ghani (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Psychology (University of York, UK) Post Graduate Teaching Certificate with Teaching

Practice (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia) M.Sc. (Artificial Intelligence) (University of

Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA) B.A. (Hons) Psychology (University of Nottingham,

UK)

Cognitive Psychology

Dr. Tan Kock Wah (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Philosophy of Mind (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

M. Economics (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia) B. Business Administration (Universiti Malaya,

Malaysia)

Philosophy Statistics

Lecturers in Learning Sciences Programme

Lecturers Qualifications Expertise

Dr. Wan Norizan Wan Hashim (PhD)

Ph.D. Information Technology (UniversitiTeknologi Mara, Malaysia)

M.Tech. Information Technology (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia)

B.Sc. ( Hons ) Cognitive Science (UniversitiMalaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)

Human Computer Interaction

Dr. Zaimuariffudin Shukri Nordin (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Education (University of Exeter, UK) M.A. Philosophy of Mind (University of Hull, UK) B.A. Islamic Studies (History and Islamic

Civilization) (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

Certificate in Teaching (Teachers Training College, Malaysia)

Islamic Studies / ReligiousStudies

Human Rights

Dr. Lee Jun Choi (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. Educational Psychology (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

M.Sc. Cognitive Science (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia)

B.A. (Hons) in Psychology (UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

Educational Psychology

Nur Fatihah Mat Yusoff

Ph.D. Candidate (Statistics) (National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland)

M.Sc. Statistics (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

B.Sc. Statistics (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

Statistical Modelling / AppliedStatistics

Shaziti Aman M.A. Learning Sciences (Northwestern University, USA)

B.Ed. TESL (Hons) (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

Digital Games Mobile Guide Applications for

teaching and learning

For further information

Deputy Dean for Research and PostgraduatesFaculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development Universiti Malaysia Sarawak94300 Kota SamarahanSarawak, Malaysia

Tel: +(60-82) 581533Email: ddeanrpg.fcshd@unimas.myURL: http://www.unimas.my/ps01-doctor-of-philosophy

Lecturers in Learning Sciences Programme