Program Overview
The Secondary Education at Qatar University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Secondary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Qatar and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Doha, Qatar
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Secondary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for successful teaching.
- Actively promote academic achievement for all students.
- Plan and conduct student-centered, standards-based instruction.
- Engage in ongoing research in education in Qatar by teaching and modeling inquiry.
- Methodologies and data-informed instruction.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants to the Diploma in Secondary Education program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University:
- Completed a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association or by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent in that country.
- Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL or 5 on the IELTS or equivalent test
- Pass\xc2\xa0 the personal interview.
- Successful completion of a discipline-specific content knowledge test with 80% at least..
- Successful completion of computer test with 70% at least.
- Essay (writing sample).
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 509 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Qatar University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Qatar
University of Qatar
Doha, Qatar
University of Qatar is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 16 months