Program Overview

MS in Education offers an educational practitioner’s degree equally important for educational administrators, academicians and those aspiring to be teachers. MS Education program covers all facets of higher and post-secondary education and offers two specializations in the area of Higher Secondary Education and Educational Leadership. MS Education faculty is both foreign and locally qualified with high research output. Their varied interest in the field of education allows students to diversify their academic topics and research areas.

Entry Requirements

  1. A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (in the semester system) or 55% marks  (in the annual system) in a sixteen year degree program  in the same or relevant  field from an HEC-recognized university/HEI.  
  2. Valid GAT General (NTS) result score
  3. Departmental test/interview
Note: Candidates with a degree in a different field can also apply based on Intradisciplinary Degree. The applicant has to achieve a minimum score of 50% on the GRE Subject test besides GAT General and take 6 to 9 credit hours of deficiency courses at level 6.
Sr Title of Major Information Details
1 Duration of MS Program Minimum 2 Years i.e. 4 Semester, Maximum 4 Years i.e. 8 Semester (one additional semester in case of a special case)
2 Admission/Eligibility Criteria A minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 (in the semester system) or 55% marks (in the annual system) in a sixteen year degree program in the same or relevant field from an HEC-recognized university/HEI.
3 Thesis Evaluation Policy The thesis is evaluated by both internal and external examiners, after which a viva voce exam is held.
4 Plagiarism Policy The plagiarism policy of the university shall be applicable to graduate students.

Scheme of Studies

Degree Requirements

Number of years: 02

Number of Semesters: 04

Minimum Number of Courses Minimum Number of Credit Hours
Core Courses 02 06
General Elective Courses 06 18
MS ResearchThesis 06
Total Credit Hours of Course Work 24
Total Credit Hours of Course Work (10 courses, in case of Course Work based degree) 30
Total Credit Hours of the Program 30

Career Prospects

There are several attractive options for the MS Education graduates for employment in:

  • Public and private universities, colleges and schools as teachers and teacher trainers in multiple disciplines
  • Administrator positions in the education sector
  • Research on education for think tanks and education focused NGOS
  • Civil Services
  • Policy analysts for both government and non-government entities

Scholarships Available:

(As per the policies of the university, HEC, Provincial Govt. and Federal Govt.)