Programme Highlights
- Internationally benched marked, approved by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
- Supported with research workshops, research colloquia and research clinics.
- Access to the physical and digital library comprising of around 190,000 e-books, 95,000 e-journals, and 2.4 million e-theses titles accessible anywhere anytime..
- No proposal is needed at the point of entry. Only brief research intent.
- Viva Voce for international students can be done on-campus or off-campus via video conferencing.
- Transfer of candidature is possible, if compliant-requirements are fulfilled.
Learning Objectives
- Provide opportunities for students to engage in academic research, which will provide them skills in problem solving, systematic analysis, communication and collaboration.
- Encourage students to be original, independent and critical thinkers, with the ability to develop theoretical concepts.
- Enhance students’ capabilities in providing innovative solutions to issues faced in career development and growth.
- Encourage students to demonstrate awareness of issues and recent advances in chosen fields.
Programme Delivery
Stage 1 : Proposal Development
Stage 2 : Data Collection
Stage 3 : Report Writing
Stage 4 : Thesis Examination / Viva
Voce
Research Fields
Religion
- Religion
- Religious History
- Religious Studies
- Study of Different Religions
- Study of Sacred Books
National (Malay) Language
- Creative Writing
- Interpretation
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Sign Language
- Translation
Other Languages
- Creative Writing
- Interpretation
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Sign Language
- Translation
History & Archaeology
- Archaeology
- Comparative Literature
- Cultural History
- History & Philosophy of Science & Technology
- History of Science & Ideas
- Literature History
- Medieval Renaissance Studies
- Museulogy
Philosophy & Ethics
- Ethics
- Logic
- Moral
- Philosophy
Audit Subjects
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Analysis
For Malaysian and International Students :
- Possess a recognised Master’s degree; OR
- Other recognised equivalent qualification.
Additional Requirements:
- A statement of research intent, describing what you have already done and what you hope to accomplish in your doctoral research
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Minimum English Language Requirements for International Students:
- IELTS 5.0; OR
- Other equivalent test.
*Any of the above conditions would require student’s research proposal to be approved.
* The above entry requirement serve as a guideline. Applicants are responsible to verify the requirements by contacting the University’s Admission Unit.
For Malaysian and International students:*
- 10% discount on tuition fee available through student loyalty scheme
For Malaysian Students only:*
- 50% discount on tuition fee for senior citizens who are 60 years of age & above
- 75% discount on tuition fee for the disabled
- EPF withdrawal assistance
*Terms and conditions apply
For more details on the discounts and financial incentives, click HERE.