Overview

Delve into a humanities and social science specialisation and explore what lies beneath the human experience. Learn more at the Philosophy programme offered by University Teknologi PETRONAS.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Recognise and validate problems using qualitative and/or quantitative research tools.

Critically evaluate literature and relate ideas to business or societal issues in related fields.

Appraise existing techniques and apply appropriate research method.

Conduct original research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional practices

Demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative research skills

Interpret research findings and recommend solutions using scientific and critical thinking skills

Demonstrate leadership qualities by communicating and working effectively

Programme Educational Objective

Experts who are able to practice the knowledge acquired, conduct independent research and generate innovative and creative solution for research and scholarly activities in social science & humanities related fields.

Experts who promotes lifelong learning and are able to contribute to knowledge creation, innovation and creative solutions for the well-being and betterment of societies.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Sociological

Cultural and Political Studies

Language and Linguistics and Journalism

Communication and Media Studies

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seri Iskandar, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a BSc Degree with minimum CGPA 2.50/4.00 or equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized university.
Candidates with BSc Degree with minimum CGPA 2.00 but below 2.50, can be admitted and must have 5 years working experience & pass UTP internal rigorous assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 MYR / year

≈ 12000 MYR / year
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Citizens or residents

8600 MYR / year

≈ 8600 MYR / year

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Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Educational Objective

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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