Key information Duration Full-time 36 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting March 2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Starting October
2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Disciplines Sociology 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. Career Opportunity Lecturer Investment Banker Analyst Writer Consultant Editor 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. Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.7 Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 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). Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International Applies to you Non-residents 17,598 AUD / year ≈ 51,100 MYR / year Domestic Applies to you Citizens or residents 10,228 AUD / year ≈ 29,700 MYR / year Living costs Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 761-1,314 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarships Information Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Arts and Social Science.
