university of malaya phd admission

• Faculty of Built Environment
• +603-79677955

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

PhD students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to their research interest. Additionally, they will be exposed to new developments and challenges in their research topic in the international arena through media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognised research centres.

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research. Candidates will be exposed to Research Methodology Course to strengthen their research knowledge. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. Candidates are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Course structure.

Research is the principal requirement and candidates will produce a thesis, Candidates may be required to attend some pre-requisite courses as prescribed by the University.

The length of time required for the completion of a programme depends on the progress of the individual candidate. In general, the minimum, maximum and average durations are as follows: Program Duration Minimum: 4 semesters Maximum :12 semesters Average   : 6 semesters  (Average semester is the length of time when candidates usually complete their programme)

CANDIDATURE SEMINAR

1. submission for the proposal defence (pd).

• introduction, statement of problem and scope of research;
• research objective;
• summary of literature review;
• description of conceptual framework or summary of experimental methods or summary of research design and required equipment;
• importance and relevance of study;
• preliminary findings / pilot test (initial findings, if any)
• proposed work schedule based on the designated date of submission of thesis/dissertation; and
• brief bibliography

2. Submission for the Confirmation Defence

• complete literature review;
• credible research methodology;
• initial findings (preliminary findings) / pilot test (if any)

3. Submission for the Candidature Defence (CD)

• abstract (500 words in Malay and English);
• objective and Statement of Problem
• brief and concise literature review;
• research findings that have been obtained to this point;
• brief and concise bibiliography;
• research plan that will lead to the submission of the dissertation/thesis on the designated date; and
• list of publications or conference papers presented during the candidature period.

4. Submission for the Thesis Seminar

Assessment rubric, evaluation rubric for proposal defence (pd) and candidature defence (cd).

The assessment of Proposal Defence (PD) is based on the evaluation criteria below:

The assessment of Candidature Defence (CD) is based on the evaluation criteria below:

PROGRESS REPORT

A candidate is required to submit a research progress report latest between week sixteen and week eighteen of each semester before the registration of the subsequent semester in accordance with the prescribed procedure. The Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Consultant shall evaluate the candidate’s research progress report in accordance with the prescibed procedures and complete the said evaluation within one (1) week from the date of receipt of progress report for the semester concerned.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-CITIZEN APPLICANT

• A band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic); or
• A score of 550 in Paper Based Total (PBT) or a score of 213 for Computer-Based Total (CBT) or a score of 46 for internet-Based Total (iBT- Centre based) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).; or
• Band 4.0 and above in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• A score of 51 and above in the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic); or
• A Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge; or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: Advanced (CAE); or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: Proficiency (CPE).

BAHASA MALAYSIA REQUIREMENT

• For Malaysian citizen , candidate shall be required to possess at least a Pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or a Level III in Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or a Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the Degree.
• International candidate  shall be required to attend at a satisfactory level a Bahasa Malaysia course that is conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree. However candidate can be exempted from taking the Bahasa Malaysia course if they possesses at least a Pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level II in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or a Bahasa Malaysia course recognised by the University.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Non-University of Malaya Graduates

• Master’s degrees by research;  OR
• Master’s degree by coursework or mixed mode with a CGPA of at least 3.70;  OR
• Have at least  one   (1) year  of work experience in related field;  OR
• Produce publications in related fields;  OR
• scholarship recipient;  OR
• A Malaysian Government agency personnel;  OR
• Passed an interview;  OR
• Pass Special Assessment
• Have at least  five   (5) year  of work experience in related field;  OR
• Produce  one (1) publication  in related fields;  OR

University of Malaya Graduates (UM Alumni)

• Master’s degree by coursework or mixed mode with a CGPA of at least 2.00 to 3.69  AND  Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.50 to 2.99;  OR
• Master's Degree by Course or mixed mode with a CGPA of 2.00 to 3.69 AND Bachelor with CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49. Can be considered if it meets  one (1) of the following criteria
• Have at least five (5) year of work experience in related field;   OR
• Produce one (1) publication in related fields;  OR
• Passed an interview;   OR

Application for Programme by Research

• Applicants for programmes by research are required to submit a brief statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out.
• Field of Research
• Topic of Research
• Statement of Problems
• Research Objective
• Research Methodology
• Significance of Research
• List of potential supervisor(s) can be found on the following website: https://umexpert.um.edu.my
• Applicant are advised to get in touch with the potential supervisor(s) prior to your application to heighten the chances for enrolment.

INTAKE SCHEDULE

Programme coordinator.

Administrative Staff

Last Update: 22/04/2024

• Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
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• +603-79673177

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General Programme Information

The Faculty offers a PhD programme by research in languages and linguistics.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with internationally recognised research centres.

The candidates will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.

Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization subject to the availability of academic staff to supervise them:

Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction

• Corpus Linguistics
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Genre Analysis
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Learning and Assessment
• Language Acquisition
• Language for Specific Purposes
• Phonetics And Phonology
• Psycholinguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Functional Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• World Englishes

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programme is designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D degrees foresee the changes of societal and industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant who wishes to follow a programme and/or write their dissertation in the English Language but whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English Language must possess:

• A minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total, or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC); or
• A score of 50 and above for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)

A non-Malaysian applicant pursuing a programme of study and/or writing a dissertation in a language other than English Language, that is, Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic, which is related to his/her field of research prior to graduation is required to obtain:

• A minimum score of 400 for a paper-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band of 4.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC)

Career Opportunity

Graduates from this programme can work, for example,

• In the media, advertising and publishing industry (e.g. script-writers, journalists, writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers);
• In corporate communication;
• In the education industry (e.g. corporate trainers, language teachers/instructors, teacher educators, programme/curriculum developers, education managers/administrators at government and private schools and institutions, researchers and lecturers in higher education);
• As translators and interpreters;
• As language or linguistic consultants (e.g. linguistic and language-related fieldwork, researchers, analysing linguistic aspects of spoken and written texts).

Course Structure

Entry requirement, intake schedule.

Twice per academic year September for Semester I February for Semester II

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Last Update: 24/02/2022

• Faculty of Arts And Social Sciences
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• +603-79675500

Doctor of Philosophy (English Literature)

The Doctor of Philosophy is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement, the Ph.D, is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Students applying for the PhD programme must meet the University’s admission requirements, and should have a relevant MA degree for admission into the PhD programme. The PhD programme is by research only, and students are expected to produce an original thesis of up to 100,000 words in length.

Through our academic staff’s specialization and research interests, our Department offers expertise in a wide variety of literary fields, including Medieval literature, Renaissance literature, 19th century literature, Modernist and Postmodernist literature, Postcolonial literatures (with a strong interest in Malaysian literature), travel literature, ecocriticism, African literature, feminist literature, modern drama, literary theory and more.

We warmly welcome prospective students, both from Malaysia and from abroad, who wish to pursue advanced studies in literature in English.

You can find out more about our academic staff and their research and supervision interests under the heading ‘List of Expertise and Research Interests’.

Course Structure

The programme must be completed within 12 semesters. At the end of the candidate’s study, a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words must be submitted and upon successful defense of the paper, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty. For further information, please go to:  http://www.um.edu.my/academics/doctorate/art-and-social-science/arts-and-social-science-(doctor-of-philosophy)

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language shall be required:

• to obtain a score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• to obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS);

Entry Requirement

Intake schedule.

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Last Update: 17/03/2022

• Faculty of Creative Arts
• [email protected]
• 03-7967 3288

Doctor Of Philosophy

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

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.

Research Areas

Cultural Centre provides opportunities for candidates to pursue research in the following areas:

• Music - Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Music Technology, Music Education
• Drama and Theatre - Arts Management, Drama Ethics and Philosophy, Drama for Education, Eastern Drama, Modern Drama, Theatre Criticism, Traditional Theatre
• Dance - Asian Dance, Choreography, Dacne Criticism, Ethnology, Indigenous and Malay Dance
• Visual Arts - Malaysian Art, Thai Art and Architecture, Islamic Art, Comparative Study of 20th-century art in Southeast Asia, Topics in Southeast Asian Art (Pre-modern), Theories and historiographies of art histroy, Topics in curatorail and exhibition studies, Topics in contemporary Asian art, Topics in modern Asian art, Visual culture and design history.

Entry Requirement

A Master's Degree or its equivalent in the related field*

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

English Language Requirement

International applicants must possess at least:

• A band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic); or
• A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total, or a score of 80 for internet-based total for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Intake Schedule

The application for research programme is open throught the year.

Last Update: 21/10/2021

• Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)
• [email protected]
• +603 7967 4645

How to Apply

Applications must be done via online at this url: apply.um.edu.my

For further inquiries regarding PhD programme at the Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, please contact: Mr. Zahadin Omar ([email protected])

Last Update: 11/09/2023

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