Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Ph.D. | Sunway University | Subang Jaya, Malaysia
36 months
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63430 MYR/year
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This programme covers diverse domains, including Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Individual Differences, Social Psychology, and Research Methods, fostering advanced knowledge and research expertise in these areas.

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Overview

Key Features

  • Students conduct original research which extends the frontiers of knowledge in a specialised area of Psychology. As a result of acquiring the abilities needed to undertake independent research graduates will also develop problem solving and critical thinking skills which can be applied in their future learning and work environments.
  • The core domains of Psychology are: Biological Psychology (which includes the areas of hormones and behaviour, brain function, and genetics), Cognitive Psychology (which includes the areas of attention, perception, learning, and language), Developmental Psychology (which includes the areas of lifespan development, and the social and cultural contexts of development), Individual Differences (which includes the areas of personality, intelligence, motivation, and mental health), Social Psychology (which includes the areas of attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations, and close relationships), and Research Methods (which includes the techniques for the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to answer a certain question or solve a problem).
  • Completion of this PhD allows students to become experts who are able to facilitate and contribute to the advancement of Psychology. This is a required qualification for people who wish to go on a career as an academic or independent researcher in Psychology.

Programme Structure

Areas of Research

  • Biological Psychology - includes the areas of hormones and behaviour, brain function, and genetics
  • Cognitive Psychology - includes the areas of attention, perception, learning, and language
  • Developmental Psychology - includes the areas of lifespan development, and the social and cultural contexts of development
  • Individual Differences - includes the areas of personality, intelligence, motivation, and mental health
  • Social Psychology - includes the areas of attribution, attitudes, group processes and intergroup relations, and close relationships
  • Applied Psychology - includes the areas of clinical and health psychology, education or school psychology, and industrial and organisational psychology.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a CGPA of 3.00 AND;
  • Master’s Degree - A Master’s degree in Psychology;
  • Other Qualifications - Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    63430 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 63430 MYR per year during 36 months.
  • National

    57490 MYR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 57490 MYR per year during 36 months.

The annual fees for international students include international administrative fees, excluding fees related to student visas.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.

Available Scholarships

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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
18 May 2024
Malaysia International Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Malaysian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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