M.Phil. in Education (Teacher Educator Development)

2 Years (4 Semesters) Postgraduate HEC Recognized

Program Overview

The MPhil in Education (Teacher Educator Development) is a specialized graduate programme designed to prepare highly qualified teacher educators capable of strengthening teacher education institutions across Pakistan. The programme responds to the growing need for faculty who possess advanced pedagogical knowledge, research competence, and practical teaching experience required to deliver high-quality B.Ed. programmes. Graduates contribute directly to improving teacher preparation and educational quality nationwide.

Programme Duration and Structure

Duration: 2 Years

Total Credit Hours: 30

Degree: M.Phil. Education (Teacher Educator Development)

Mode: Afternoon, in-person course delivery, semester system

Scheme of Studies

1st Year

SEMESTER I
S. No	Courses	Credit Hrs
1	Teaching of Specialization Subject- I (Professional)	3
2	Qualitative Research Methods (Foundation)	3
3	Quantitative Research Methods (Foundation)	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

SEMESTER II
S. No	Courses	Credit Hrs
1	Teaching of Specialization Subject- II (Professional)	3
2	Advanced Education Psychology & Development (Foundation)	3
3	School Practicum / Elective*	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

Only students with a prior B.Ed. teaching degree are eligible to enroll in electives as an alternate to practicum.

2nd Year

SEMESTER III
S. No	Courses	Credit Hrs
1	Teaching of Specialization Subject- III (Professional)	3
2	Research Thesis-I (Professional)	3
3	B.Ed. College Practicum	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

SEMESTER IV
S. No	Courses	Credit Hrs
1	Research Thesis-II (Professional)	3
	Total Credit Hours	3
	Grand Total Credit Hours	30

Bridging Programme

List of Deficiency / Bridging Courses (18 Credit Hours – 3 credits each course)

Academic Literacy and Reflective Writing
Methods of Teaching
Education Psychology
Classroom Assessment
Foundations of Education
Classroom Management

Programme Outcomes

By graduation, the MPhil in Education (Teacher Educator Development) graduates will be:

equipped to teach the K-8 school curriculum in their chosen specialization.
equipped to teach B.Ed. (Elementary) courses that are aligned with their chosen specialization.
able to work as curriculum developers and textbook writers.
able to conduct research on best teaching practices at the school and B.Ed. level.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum sixteen years of schooling or 4-year education (minimum 126 credit hours) after HSSC / F.A. / F.Sc. / Grade 12 equivalent will be required for admission in the M.Phil. program.
This 4-year education may be:
- Bachelor of Education; or
- BS in a non-education discipline that is aligned with the candidate’s preferred MPhil specialization (Languages, Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics).
Candidates with:
- B.Ed. degree will be required to have completed their HSSC / Grade 12 equivalent, in a group that is aligned with the candidate’s preferred MPhil specialization.
- Sixteen (16) years of education in a non-education discipline shall be required to complete deficiency courses (Bridging Programme) of minimum 18 credit hours prior to the start of the M.Phil programme.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience as a schoolteacher
- The Graduate Admission Test (GAT)-General conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) or SITE’s own Graduate Admission Test with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required for admission into MPhil.
- All candidates for the Class of 2029 must have a Karachi domicile certificate.
- Commitment to serve in a salaried contractual faculty position in a government B.Ed. college for a period of 3 years after graduation.

NOTE: Applicants are required to submit HEC-attested educational documents and/or proof of 16 years of equivalence from the Higher Education Commission (HEC), if applicable.

Required Documents

A photograph on a white background showing full front view of the candidate
Copy of CNIC
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Letter of Recommendation from at least 2 people including a university teacher and present / most recent employer
Copy of Domicile Certificate
Educational Documents
Higher Secondary School Certificate / A Levels or equivalent
Undergraduate qualification. Degree and mark sheet should be attested by HEC.
Graduate qualification. Degree and mark sheet should be attested by HEC.
Teacher / Teacher Educator Experience Letter(s)
GAT-General Test Result (If applicable)

Note: In case of foreign qualifications, an Equivalence letter from HEC must be submitted with the application stating candidate’s eligibility for MPhil in Education (Teacher Educator Development) programme.

Note for Candidates: Candidates are requested to ensure they meet application eligibility requirements before applying.

Admissions Process

Stage 1

Submission of online application according to the given eligibility criteria.

Stage 2

Candidates will be called for a test based on the application submitted, if they have not already taken the GAT-General test.

Stage 3

Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear in an interview.

Stage 4

Selected candidates shall be called for orientation and signing of bond on campus.

Admission Test

The test will be conducted onsite. The Admission Test comprises two components: English Language and Quantitative Reasoning.

The English Language component evaluates a candidate’s competency in the English language. The Quantitative Reasoning component assesses problem-solving and logical thinking ability.

The sample test paper may be downloaded from our website: [Link]

Those who submit a GAT–NTS result slip with at least 50% cumulative score, within the validity window, will be exempted from SITE’s Graduate Admission Test.

Career Pathways

Graduates enter a contractual public service placement as faculty members in the government B.Ed. colleges for three years following completion of the programme.