DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS) (RESEARCH)

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS)



Programme Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the PhD is awarded based on the examination of a thesis, prepared under supervision, which represents an original and significant contribution to knowledge and comprehension in the chosen field of study.


Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters (Research)

Part-Time Duration: 8 Semesters (Research)


Programme Structure

Course
  • Research Methodology
  • Dissertation
  • Publication
  • Additional Courses (if Required)
  • Basic of Malay Language for International Students

Career Prospects

University Professor (Creative Arts), Artistic Director, Researcher in Creative Arts, Cultural Program Manager, Curator, Art Critic.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 30,100 Full-Time

RM 41,500 Part-Time

International

RM 58,000 Full-Time

RM 122,500 Part-Time

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • Possess a Master's Degree By Research;       OR;
  • Possess a Clinical Master's Degree;       OR;
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA of no less than 3.00       OR;
  • Possess a Master's Degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a CGPA 2.50 to 2.99 subject to fulfilling at least one (1) of the following criteria:


    • At least one (1) year working experience in a related field; or
    • Publication in a related field; or
    • A Scholarship holder; or
    • UM Graduate; or
    • A Government servant; or
    • Pass an interview by Faculty; or
    • Pass a Special Assessment by Faculty
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL.A) and other qualifications approved by the Senate

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A.
  • Equivalent Qualification: Music / Drama / Dance / Fine Arts / Performance and related fields
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements: For applications for admission to the Doctoral program by Research through prior or retrospective publications, the following are required:
    • Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the University for the Doctoral program and MUST have publications that contribute to scholarly knowledge in the relevant field
    • Additional admission requirements:
      1. University teachers at the time of their application for admission as applicants must have not less that three (3) years of service as teachers and be active in the University service; OR
      2. Applicants must have publications that contribute to scholarly knowledge in the relevant field and have been recognized among academics or others in the field of expertise and certified by the Application Evaluation Committee
    • Candidates must NOT have any Doctoral degree qualifications by research from the University or other universities.

English Requirements

  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable