DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF LANGUAGE & LINGUISTIC) (RESEARCH)

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS) 


Programme Overview

This PhD programme is based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence of the paper, the candidate will be granted a doctoral degree. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty. PhD candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.


Full-Time Duration: 6 Semesters, (Research)

Part-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Research)

Programme Structure

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

Career Prospects

University Professor, Legal Researcher, Senior Legal Consultant, Policy Advisor, Judicial Officer, Chief Legal Officer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 33,000(Full-Time)

RM 45,600(Part-Time)

International

RM70,000 (Full-Time)

RM96,700 (Full-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.
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):


    • Graduate from University Malaya; or
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
    • Produce publications in related field; or
    • Receive a scholarship; or
    • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
    • Pass an interview by PTj; or
    • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj.
  • 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

  1. General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  2. Bachelor's Degree Qualification: N/A
  3. Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  4. Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  5. Related Fields: Any Fields of study.
  6. Special Requirements: For applications to the Doctoral program via Research through previous publications or retrospective submission, the requirements are as follows:


    • Applicants must meet the admission requirements set by the University for Doctoral programs and MUST have publications that contribute to scholarship in the relevant field.
    • The requirements for additional admission are as follow:
      1. University teachers at the time of their application for admission as applicants must have had not less than three (3) years of service as teachers and be active in the University service; OR
      2. The applicant must have publications that contribute to the scholarship of knowledge in the relevant field and have been recognized among academics or others in their area of expertise, and be endorsed by the Application Evaluation Committee.


    • Candidates must NOT possess any Doctoral degree qualification 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