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Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, June, September

Tuition Fee

RM 29300

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang

Overview

Course Overview
This program provides you opportunity to enhance your existing knowledge of computer programming and mathematical frameworks through independent research.

You will develop your research skills through two taught modules, i.e. Research Methodology and Algorithm Design & Analysis.

This flexible program provides you the chance to work closely with your supervisors, academic experts, industrial practitioners, and government agencies locally and internationally in the following areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Visualisation
  • Big Data
  • Machine Learning
  • Image Processing
  • IOT / Industry 4.0
  • Deep Learning

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

  • Master’s Degree: Master’s Degree or equivalent and candidates must have completed at least one (1) of their earlier Degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in Computing or related to Computing.

English Requirement

  • Local Student: MUET Band 2; or Band 5 in IELTS; or a min score of 57 (IBT) or 180 (CBT) in TOEFL; or Recognised Master (conducted in English); or UOW Malaysia KDU English Entrance Test (67)
  • International Student: MUET Band 5; or Band 6 in IELTS; or a min score of 58 (IBT) or 488 (PBT) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English CAE (169) & CPE (180); or PTE Academic (54)
  • *If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU.

Course Outline

Core

Program Structure (Full time / Part time)

Modules Classification Credits
Research Methods Core 4
Algorithm Design & Analysis Core 4
Dissertation/Thesis Project

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, June, September

Tuition Fee

RM 29300

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Penang