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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences (ODL)
Course overview
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | March, July, November |
| Tuition (Local students) | ₹ 590,871 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | ₹ 759,692 |
About
The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science program at Lincoln University College is tailored to equip students with the skills needed to conduct rigorous research using credible academic sources. Through supervised study, students learn to locate, review, evaluate, and analyze information, culminating in original findings. Offered in English via Open Distance Learning (ODL), the program allows students to delve deeply into a chosen subject and produce a thesis in the field of Social Science.
Graduates emerge with refined research methodologies, a heightened social consciousness, and the ability to influence both academic and professional practices within the realm of Social Science.
To successfully complete the PhD degree at LUC, each candidate is required to publish a minimum of four research articles in Scopus-indexed journals with affiliation to Lincoln University College.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- ₹ 590,871
- Local students
- ₹ 759,692
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- Data not available
- Local students
- ₹ 15,312
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- ₹ 45,937
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
i. A Master’s Degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in Social Sciences disciplines accepted by the Higher Education Provider Lincoln university college Senate; or
ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
iii. Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Lincoln university college Senate.
A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with the following conditions:
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class [Cumulative Grade Point of Average (CGPA) of 3.67 or higher] or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
ii. Undergo internal assessment; and
iii. Any other requirements of the Lincoln university college Senate.
Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree (Level 8, MQF) programmes subjected to the following conditions:
i. Within one year for full time and within two years for part-time candidates;
ii. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the Lincoln university college Senate; and
iii. Approval of the Lincoln university college Senate.
Curriculum
- 1. PSS 101 - Research Methodology
- 2. PSS 102 - Computer Applications
- 3. PSS 103 - Research Work