Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

1. A Master’s degree by way of research; or
2. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA of not less than 3.7; or
3. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and a Bachelor degree with CGPA not less than 3.0; or
4. A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and a Bachelor degree with CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 and one of the following criteria :
   1. Relevant work experience;
   2. Publication in the relevant field;
   3. Applicant is a scholarship holder;
   4. Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate;
   5. Applicant is a civil servant.

Language Requirement

English Language for Non-Malaysians
TOEFL – score 600; OR
IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00

Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysians
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Bahasa Malaysia for Non-Malaysians 
Required to attend at a satisfactory level and pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The PhD programme is a full research programme leading to the submission of a thesis based on an individually supervised research.  All research proposals must be approved and research be supervised by the Faculty. 

PhD candidates are required to register and pass a Research Methodology course (LVX8001) with 3 credits.

At the end of the candidature, a candidate is required to produce a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words on the subject of  his/her research.