M.Phil. (Education/ ELT)
M.Phil in Education is a two-year postgraduate programme that is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of education. The programme focuses on developing critical thinking and research skills, as well as on enhancing the student’s understanding of educational theories, policies, and practices. The first academic year is dedicated to course work, and scholars-in-training must complete a thesis in the final two semesters. The strong research foundation enables students to explore issues ranging from academic leadership and classroom teaching to educational policy.
The Department of Education at IQRA University Karachi offers M.Phil. qualification with specializations in curriculum and planning, early childhood education, leadership in education and English Language Teaching (ELT).
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Enlighten students with the theories, concepts, methods, and procedures relating to English, Education and English Language Teaching
- Train students with essential knowledge of different concepts of curriculum development
- To enable students to take most effective academic decisions
- To strengthen their believe in Research for development and betterment of society
MPHIL. Education – JOB MARKET
After completing an MPhil in Education, graduates can pursue a range of job opportunities in both the academic and non-academic fields. Here are some of the career prospects available for those who have completed an MPhil in Education:
Education Administrator
Educational Consultant
Curriculum Developer
University Lecturer
Educational Policymaker
Academic Researcher
| Course Type | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| TBD3 | Emerging Issues in Education in Pakistan | |
| EDU635 | Theoretical Perspectives in Education | |
| ASC661 | Quantitative Research Methods | |
| ASC662 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| Elective-I | ||
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| DIS700 | Thesis | |
| Curriculum Studies | EDU635 | Curriculum and Instruction |
| Curriculum Studies | EDU636 | Curriculum Development |
| Curriculum Studies | EDU637 | Curriculum Design and Process |
| Curriculum Studies | EDU638 | Curriculum Theories |
| Curriculum Studies | EDU639 | Secondary School Curriculum |
| Educational Testing and Measurement | EDU661 | Construction and Designing of Tests |
| Educational Testing and Measurement | EDU662 | Educational Statistics |
| Educational Testing and Measurement | EDU664 | Construction and development of Standardized Tests |
| Educational Testing and Measurement | ASC621 | ICT in Education (Statistical Tools) |
| Early Childhood Education | EDU651 | Child Growth and Development |
| Early Childhood Education | EDU652 | Child Psychology |
| Early Childhood Education | EDU653 | Inclusive Education |
| Early Childhood Education | EDU654 | Integrated Curriculum |
| Teacher Education | EDU655 | Teacher Education in Pakistan |
| Teacher Education | EDU656 | Professional Development and Teacher Learning |
| Teacher Education | EDU657 | Teacher Learning in School Settings |
| Teacher Education | EDU658 | Continuing Teacher Education |
| Educational Leadership & Management | EDU642 | Educational Leadership & Management |
| Educational Leadership & Management | EDU645 | Pedagogical Leadership |
| Educational Leadership & Management | EDU646 | Strategic Management of Global Change |
| Educational Leadership & Management | EDU647 | Ethics, Corporate Control and Governance |
| Educational Leadership & Management | EDU648 | Theory and Practice of Leadership |
M.Phil. (English)
M Phil in English programme provides students with a rigorous and comprehensive education in English studies, preparing them for careers in academia, publishing, journalism, or any other field that requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of literature, language, and culture in the English language. The two-year programme offers an opportunity for the specialization in English Literature and Linguistics, divided into two teaching semesters followed by research project and dissertation submission. Candidates who aspire to pursue their doctoral research, the programme offers a unique blend of opportunity.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To be able to apply online and face-to-face English language teaching pedagogy
- To educate students with the theories, concepts, methods, and procedures relating to English literature and English Linguistics
- To train students with essential knowledge of different concepts of curriculum development
- To strengthen their believe in Research for development and betterment of society
MPhil. English – JOB MARKET
Graduates of an MPhil in Education can pursue a variety of professional possibilities in both academic and non-academic domains. Here are some of the field options open to persons with an MPhil in Education:
Law
Teaching
Communication and Media Relations
Government and Not-for Profit Leadership
Technical Writing and Editing
| Course Type | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 786 | Linguistics and Literary Theory | |
| 7861 | Globalization and Spread of English | |
| ASC661 | Quantitative Research Methods | |
| ASC662 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| Elective-I | ||
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| DIS700 | Thesis | |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG712 | History of American and British Literature |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG713 | Shakespeare Studies |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG714 | Romantic Aesthetics |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG711 | American Literature |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG724 | Women’s Writing |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG723 | Modern Fiction and Poetry |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG725 | Modern Drama |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG737 | Postcolonial Studies |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG732 | Contemporary English Literature |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG731 | South Asian Literature |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG733 | World Literature in Translation |
| Elective Courses (English Literature) | ENG738 | Contemporary World Literature in Translation |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN625 | ELT Methods |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | TBD1 | Language Assessment |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN612 | Critical Discourse Analysis |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN614 | Pragmatics |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN615 | Stylistics |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN613 | Issues in Syntax |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN621 | Bilingualism |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN611 | Cross-cultural Communication |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | TBD2 | ESP |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN616 | Translation Studies |
| Elective Courses (English Linguistics) | LIN617 | Language Culture and Identity |