Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication Studies

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Media and Communication Studies program focuses on helping you enhance your research skills and get a thorough understanding of communication ideas, techniques, and practices. You will do rigorous research that advances knowledge and ethics in communication. During your research, you will be able to discover and solve challenging problems, perform cutting-edge investigations, and make significant contributions to the area.

You will be encouraged to critically analyze and critique existing theories and practices, as well as generate new ideas and views. This technique will help you gain the capacity to inspire and influence others in your field of expertise. As a doctorate candidate, you will be prepared to communicate critically, objectively, and creatively, as required in academia.


 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (NORMAL MODE)

Masters

• A Master's Degree (Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF Level 7) in the field or related fields recognised by the University Senate; OR

• Any other equivalent qualification (Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF Level 7) in the field or related fields recognised by the University Senate.

International Students

• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 600 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score)

DURATION

Full time:

3 – 6 years

Part time:

4 – 8 years

*Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.

*Any of the condition of the above would require student’s research proposal to be approved.

*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (PRIOR PUBLICATION MODE)

Candidates must obtain a master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia; OR

Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP;

In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to their formal application:

Minimum of 5 publications in alignment with the theme of the specialisation;

An executive summary of the above publications establishing

o The theme that connects the published works to be submitted (up to 1,000 words);

o Contribution to knowledge in the field of the proposed area of study (up to 1,000 words)

For international candidates, evidence of English Language Proficiency as determined by the intake standards approved by the Senate

A list of scholarly published work; AND

Curriculum Vitae

A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.

*Criteria for published works

a) Published work must encompass high-quality journals, monographs, books, research-based chapters in books, electronic publications which have not been used to obtain other awards or deemed a part of those awards.

b) The publications must be published within a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of submission.

c) For the five (5) nominated publications, the candidate must be the principal author with the contributions of others clearly defined.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.

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