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Doctor of Philosophy

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Doctor of Philosophy

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

Less than 1 Year

Intake

January, March, August

Tuition Fee

RM 57200

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Sarawak

Overview

Teacher Training and Education Science | N/140/8/0014  (05/21) – MQA/SWA0828
Social and Behavioural Science  |  N/310/8/0016 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0739
Business and Administration  |  N/340/8/0688 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0740
Biology and Biochemistry  |  N/421/8/0032 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0741
Environmental Science  |  N/422/8/0015 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0742
Physical Science (Broad Programmes)  |  N/440/8/0030 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0743
Mathematics  |  N/461/8/0008 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0744
Statistics  |  N/462/8/0011 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0745
Computer Science  |  N/481/8/0756 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0746
Computer Use  |  N/482/8/0116 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0747
Engineering and Engineering Trades (Broad Programes)  |  N/520/8/0088 (05/21) – MQA/SWA0748

PhD candidates are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, each equivalent to 70,000 – 100,000 words:

  • a written research thesis; or
  • a written research thesis including associated papers; or
  • an artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation).

The candidate is expected to conduct independent research of high originality and quality; independently conceive of, design, conduct and complete a research project; develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the research area and methodological approaches; and communicate convincingly with relevant audiences.

Entry Requirements

  • A Master by Research candidate must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study.

English Language Requirement:

  • Obtain a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL equivalent no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
  • Satisfactorily complete the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
  • Successfully complete a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

Course Outline

A Master by Research candidate is expected to plan, conduct and complete a research project; understand relevant techniques in the field, demonstrated both by comprehensive review of the literature and by research processes adopted; access and interpret key data in relevant fields; and present outcomes clearly and logically using relevant media.

Programme Information

Qualification

Master's Degree

Duration

Less than 1 Year

Intake

January, March, August

Tuition Fee

RM 57200

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Sarawak