Master of Philosophy in Education
Our MPhil programme helps students build a strong research foundation enabling them to inquire about critical issues ranging from the core problems of classroom teaching and school leadership to concerns related to educational policy and governance. By the time of graduation, students are able to work as independent researchers with a sound understanding of research ethics and with general and specialist skills in research methodologies, academic writing and presentation. Under the supervision of our accomplished faculty, students develop a firsthand experience of creating usable knowledge to bridge the gap between theory, policy and practice and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders in the education sector.
Careers
Graduates of this programme are working as researchers, heads of educational institutions, teachers and instructors in secondary and higher secondary schools, faculty and academic advisors in teacher education colleges and institutions, and managers, project leaders and education consultants in development organisations.
Some of our graduates have used the MPhil degree as a stepping stone to pursue their doctoral studies at IED and other renowned international universities to fulfil their aspirations for senior academic roles in higher education institutions.
Why study this degree at IED?
For their research thesis, students can choose from a wide range of topics in the broader spectrum of education. Prominent areas of research that our students usually choose include but are not limited to: early childhood education and development, educational leadership and management, equity and quality issues in education, curriculum and policy studies, assessment and evaluation, alternate pathways to education and learning, and digital and blended learning.
IED has an exceptional team of faculty with rich experience in teaching, research and development work to guide and mentor the students in their research journey. Many of our faculty members have served as consultants for various national and international development organisations, advised government and civil society institutions as part of their think tanks and have lead several key educational research projects as principal investigators.
- Students are engaged in critical discussions and dialogue with national and international scholars, policymakers and other stakeholders in education. They get to organise and participate in national and international conference and seminars at the University and IED.
- By participating in a wide range of research assistance-ship opportunities in IED’s on-going projects, students gain hands-on experience in conducting research.
Accreditation
The MPhil degree is accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
Programme structure
It is a two-year programme, based on a total of 24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of original research.
Curriculum
