Overview

The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Arts and Social Science Ph.D degree 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.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research.

At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis 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.

Ph.D candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Sociology View 6 other PhDs in Sociology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in the related field

Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

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Tuition Fee

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International

50700 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50700 MYR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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