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• Faculty of Built Environment
• [email protected]
• +603-79677955

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

PhD students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to their research interest. Additionally, they will be exposed to new developments and challenges in their research topic in the international arena through media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognised research centres.

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research. Candidates will be exposed to Research Methodology Course to strengthen their research knowledge. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. Candidates are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Built Environment is an interdisciplinary program offered by Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya (UM). The program provides students with a common core of extensive, integrated knowledge focused upon all the facets of the built environment specialization. The Faculty of Built Environment UM has an internationally renowned reputation. Its international focus and diverse body of students makes it a stimulating environment for ambitious PhD candidates who wish to obtain a doctoral degree from a leading design academy/research institute. PhD candidates benefit from close interaction with world-class researchers and educators and are well supervised throughout their education.

Research is the principal requirement and candidates will produce a thesis, Candidates may be required to attend some pre-requisite courses as prescribed by the University.

The length of time required for the completion of a programme depends on the progress of the individual candidate. In general, the minimum, maximum and average durations are as follows: Program Duration Minimum: 4 semesters Maximum :12 semesters Average   : 6 semesters  (Average semester is the length of time when candidates usually complete their programme)

Students who have undertaken the PhD programme may pursue their careers in academia and industry related to the built environment.

Application and admission are open throughout the year. For online application, please visit   https://pgadmission.um.edu.my

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Candidature Seminar

Submission for the proposal defence (pd).

Candidates are required to submit  four (4) copies of complete research proposal report of 3,000 – 7,000 words  the Postgraduate Office  not later than two (2) weeks before the date of the presentation , which includes the following:

• introduction, statement of problem and scope of research;
• research objective;
• summary of literature review;
• description of conceptual framework or summary of experimental methods or summary of research design and required equipment;
• importance and relevance of study;
• preliminary findings / pilot test (initial findings, if any)
• proposed work schedule based on the designated date of submission of thesis/dissertation; and
• brief bibliography

Submission for the Confirmation Defence (for direct admission candidates)

  (for direct admission candidates) Candidates are required to submit  four (4) copies of complete research proposal report of 4,000 – 7,000 words  the Postgraduate Office  not later than two (2) weeks before the date of the presentation , which includes the following:

• complete literature review;
• credible research methodology;
• initial findings (preliminary findings) / pilot test (if any)

Submission for the Candidature Defence (CD)

Candidates are required to submit  four (4) copies of complete research proposal report of 5,000 – 10,000 words  the Postgraduate Office  not later than two (2) weeks before the date of the presentation , which includes the following:

• abstract (500 words in Malay and English);
• objective and Statement of Problem
• brief and concise literature review;
• research findings that have been obtained to this point;
• brief and concise bibiliography;
• research plan that will lead to the submission of the dissertation/thesis on the designated date; and
• list of publications or conference papers presented during the candidature period.

Submission for the Thesis Seminar

Candidates shall submit presentation notes with abstract to the Postgraduate Office  not later than three (3) working days  before the date of presentation

Assessment Rubric

Evaluation rubric for proposal defence (pd) and candidature defence (cd).

The assessment of  Proposal Defence (PD)  is based on the evaluation criteria below:

The assessment of Candidature Defence (CD) is based on the evaluation criteria

The assessment of  Candidature Defence (CD)  is based on the evaluation criteria below:

Progress Report

A candidate is required to submit a research progress report latest between  week sixteen and week eighteen of each semester before the registration of the subsequent semester  in accordance with the prescribed procedure. The Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and Consultant shall evaluate the candidate’s research progress report in accordance with the prescibed procedures and complete the said evaluation within one (1) week from the date of receipt of progress report for the semester concerned.

A candidate whose  progress is satisfactory shall be recommended to continue  with his candidature. A candidate whose  progress is not satisfactory for two (2) consecutive semesters shall have his candidature terminated  by the University. Please make sure the following steps are followed to ensure successful submission of your progress report:

Language Requirement

English language requirements for non-citizen applicant.

• A band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic); or
• A score of 550 in Paper Based Total (PBT) or a score of 213 for Computer-Based Total (CBT) or a score of 46 for internet-Based Total (iBT- Centre based) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).; or
• Band 4.0 and above in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• A score of 51 and above in the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic); or
• A Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Education (A Level), University of Cambridge; or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: Advanced (CAE); or
• A Grade C and above in the Cambridge Assessment English: Proficiency (CPE)

Bahasa Malaysia Requirement

• For Malaysian citizen , candidate shall be required to possess at least a Pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or a Level III in Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or a Level III in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the Degree.
• International candidate  shall be required to attend at a satisfactory level a Bahasa Malaysia course that is conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree. However candidate can be exempted from taking the Bahasa Malaysia course if they possesses at least a Pass in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or Level II in the Sijil Intensif Bahasa Malaysia of the University or a Bahasa Malaysia course recognised by the University.

Entry Requirement

Non-university of malaya graduates.

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Estate Management or equivalent in a related field from a recognized university with a CGPA of at least 3.00 and above or equivalent;  OR
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience in related field; OR
• Produce publications in related fields; OR
• scholarship recipient; OR
• A Malaysian Government agency personnel; OR
• Passed an interview; OR
• Pass Special Assessment
• Pass Special Assessment.
• Have at least one (5) five years of work experience in related field; OR
• Produce at least one (1) publication in related fields; OR

University of Malaya Graduates (UM Alumni)

• Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.70 to 2.99;  OR
• Have at least five (5) years of work experience in related field; OR

Application for Programme by Research

• Applicants for programmes by research are required to submit a brief statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out.
• Field of Research
• Topic of Research
• Statement of Problems
• Research Objective
• Research Methodology
• Significance of Research
• List of potential supervisor(s) can be found on the following website:  https://umexpert.um.edu.my
• Applicant are advised to get in touch with the potential supervisor(s) prior to your application to heighten the chances for enrolment.

Last Update: 21/07/2024

• Faculty of Languages and Linguistics
• [email protected]
• +603-79673027

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Specialization

Requirement.

Entry Requirement

A master’s degree from a recognized university. Those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English Language and where the applicant wishes to follow a programme and/or write his thesis in the English Language must possess a minimum English Language score stated below:

1. To obtain a band of 6.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or

2. To obtain a score of 60 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of 8.5 for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essential (Online); or

3. To obtain a score of 169 for Cambridge English Qualification & Tests as follows:

• B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency; or
• B2 BUSINESS VANTAGE, C1 BUSINESS HIGHER; or
• Linguaskill Online; or

4. To obtain a score of 250 for Cambridge English Qualification & Tests (OCCUPATIONAL ENGLISH TEST (OET) (Conventional /online)) ; or                                                             

5. To obtain a minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)

For thesis written in Malay or Arabic, before degree conferment, candidates must have obtained a minimum score of:

1. To obtain a score of 400 for a paper-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or

2. To obtain a band of 4 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Career Opportunity

Graduates from this programme can work, for example,

• In the media, advertising and publishing industry (e.g. script-writers, journalists, writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers);
• In corporate communication;
• In the education industry (e.g. corporate trainers, language teachers/instructors, teacher educators, programme/curriculum developers, education managers/administrators at government and private schools and institutions, researchers and lecturers in higher education);
• As translators and interpreters;
• As language or linguistic consultants (e.g. linguistic and language-related fieldwork, researchers, analysing linguistic aspects of spoken and written texts).

Course Structure

This PhD programme is based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence of the paper, the candidate will be granted a doctoral degree. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty. PhD candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

The length of time required for the completion of a programme depends on the progress of the individual candidate. In general, the minimum, maximum and average durations are as follows:

Program Duration Minimum: 4 semesters Maximum :12 semesters  

Intake Schedule

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Programme Coordinator

Administrative Staff

Last Update: 19/08/2024

• Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology
• [email protected]
• +603-79676300

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree awarded by the university. It requires the conduct of an original research project, writing and defence of a thesis.

Career Opportunity

• Computer Support Specialist
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator
• Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
• Academician/Researcher
• Computer Specialists
• Web Content Developer
• Information Broker
• Information Scientist
• System Analyst
• Software Project Manager
• Software Designer
• Software Configuration Manager

Course Structure

Entry requirement.

• a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field; and
• a Master’s degree in the relevant field; and
• evidence of adequate training, work experience and ability to undertake research

International applicants are required to have: Universiti Malaya requires all postgraduate candidates to be proficient in the English language. Entry requirements for those who are writing their Thesis in English:

• A band 6 for IELTS; OR
• A score of 550 paper based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total or a score of 80 for internet-based for TOEFL.
• PTE Academic /PTE Academic (Online) score 59

Intake Schedule

• International

Associate Professor Dr. Por Lip Yee @ Por Khoon Sun Programme Coordinator +603 7967 6410 [email protected]

Mrs. Azarina Bohari Administrative Assistant +603 7967 6380 [email protected]

Last Update: 22/05/2023

• Faculty of Business and Economics
• [email protected]
• +603 7967 3800

Doctor of Philosophy (Economics & Administration Field)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Economics & Administration Field)

Postgraduate Handbook (Economics and Administration Field) 2021/2022 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION FIELD)  2022/2023 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATION FIELD)  2023/2024    

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Research areas in economics, research areas in applied statistics, research areas in public administration and politics, research areas in development studies, programme duration, admission requirements, language requirements (for international applicants).

• A minimum score of 550 for paper-based total (PBT), a score of 213 for the computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 80 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
• A minimum score of band 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic);
• Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 51;
• Minimum band 4 Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Last Update: 30/03/2024

• Faculty of Arts And Social Sciences
• [email protected]
• +603-79675500

Doctor of Philosophy (English Literature)

The Doctor of Philosophy is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement, the Ph.D, 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.

Students applying for the PhD programme must meet the University’s admission requirements, and should have a relevant MA degree for admission into the PhD programme. The PhD programme is by research only, and students are expected to produce an original thesis of up to 100,000 words in length.

Through our academic staff’s specialization and research interests, our Department offers expertise in a wide variety of literary fields, including Medieval literature, Renaissance literature, 19th century literature, Modernist and Postmodernist literature, Postcolonial literatures (with a strong interest in Malaysian literature), travel literature, ecocriticism, African literature, feminist literature, modern drama, literary theory and more.

We warmly welcome prospective students, both from Malaysia and from abroad, who wish to pursue advanced studies in literature in English.

You can find out more about our academic staff and their research and supervision interests under the heading ‘List of Expertise and Research Interests’.

Course Structure

The programme must be completed within 12 semesters. At the end of the candidate’s study, a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words 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. For further information, please go to:  http://www.um.edu.my/academics/doctorate/art-and-social-science/arts-and-social-science-(doctor-of-philosophy)

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language shall be required:

• to obtain a score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• to obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS);

Entry Requirement

Intake schedule.

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Last Update: 17/03/2022

• Faculty of Medicine
• [email protected]
• 03 - 7967 6686

Doctor of Public Health [DrPH]

DOCTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (DRPH) – BY MIXED MODE

Doctor of Public Health programme is an advanced professional degree for those who wish to be leaders in the practice of public health. It is for those who intend to lead health organisation in the public and private health sectors, and also in teaching and research organisations. It is oriented towards applied research in public health. Each candidate opting for this advanced (doctorate) degree will continue in one of the public health specialties offered: -

• Health Services Management
• Family Health
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Medicine
• Epidemiology in Health
• Biomedical Statistics

The programme of study comprises two parts (Part 1 and Part 2). Part 1 consists of courses including an internship course and Part 2 consists of research that leads to a thesis. Except where prior written approval has been obtained from the Dean of the Faculty, a candidate must successfully complete Part 1 before embarking on Part 2.

• The highest professional degree for individuals focusing on Public Health practice
• A highly structured program with emphasis on course work in all five core public health areas and assurance of the candidate’s mastery of knowledge and skills, and completion of research thesis
• Prepares students to become leaders in public health and health services policy and practice

Career Opportunity

• Applied research, teaching and/or practice in the field of health services and public health administration

Course Structure

• One Compulsory Core Course of three credit hours;
• One Compulsory Internship Course of six credit hours;
• Two Compulsory Professional Area Core Courses of three credit hours each; and
• Three Professional Specialization Courses of three credit hours each; and

b. Part 2 which consists of research that leads to a thesis of 60 credit hours.

2. (a) A candidate must successfully complete Part 1 before he is allowed to proceed to Part 2.

(b) A candidate shall attain a minimum grade of B in Compulsory Core Course.

List of Courses  

Compulsory Core Course

  Compulsory Internship Course

  Professional Area Core Courses

Professional Specialization Courses

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language and where the applicant wishes to follow a programme and/or write his tesis in the English language shall be required:

• To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total (PBT); a score of 250 for a computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 100 for an internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or

Entry Requirement

(i)     The minimum qualifications for admission into the Doctor of Public Health programme are as follows:

(A)   A Master of Public Health degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 (or its equivalent); or

(B)   A Master’s degree in the relevant Public Health field with a CGPA of not less than 3.0 (or its equivalent); and

Intake Schedule

Last Update: 14/11/2021

• Faculty of Creative Arts
• [email protected]
• 03-7967 3288

Doctor Of Philosophy

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the PhD is awarded based on the examination of a thesis, prepared under supervision, which represents an original and significant contribution to knowledge and comprehension in the chosen field of study.

Research Areas

Cultural Centre provides opportunities for candidates to pursue research in the following areas:

• Music - Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Music Technology, Music Education
• Drama and Theatre - Arts Management, Drama Ethics and Philosophy, Drama for Education, Eastern Drama, Modern Drama, Theatre Criticism, Traditional Theatre
• Dance - Asian Dance, Choreography, Dacne Criticism, Ethnology, Indigenous and Malay Dance
• Visual Arts - Malaysian Art, Thai Art and Architecture, Islamic Art, Comparative Study of 20th-century art in Southeast Asia, Topics in Southeast Asian Art (Pre-modern), Theories and historiographies of art histroy, Topics in curatorail and exhibition studies, Topics in contemporary Asian art, Topics in modern Asian art, Visual culture and design history.

Entry Requirement

A Master's Degree or its equivalent in the related field*

• Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

English Language Requirement

International applicants must possess at least:

• A band 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic); or
• A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total, or a score of 80 for internet-based total for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Intake Schedule

The application for research programme is open throught the year.

Last Update: 21/10/2021

• Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)
• [email protected]
• +603 7967 4645

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

This PhD 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 PhD status. 

The candidate is greatly encouraged to carry out research in the field of Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics & Businesses that is multidisciplinary and comparative in nature encompassing any country or region within Asia and Europe.

Areas of research include, among others:

• Globalisation, Regional Integration and Development;
• Sustainability, Governance and Social Change;
• Multiculturalism and Community Development;
• Social Development and Ethnicity;
• Business Network, Knowledge Management and Competitiveness;
• Gender and Development; and
• ASEAN Studies and ASEAN-EU Relations.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

The goal of the AEI PhD Programme is to produce scholars who can lead the development and dissemination of knowledge as a leader in research and teaching as well as services for the society. Accordingly the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) are as follows:

• PEO1 : Advancing innovation in research and work practices.
• PEO2 : Leading research as researcher and / or practitioners with national and / or international expertise.
• PEO3 : Disseminate research results and/or provide expert advice in an ethical and professional conduct.

Duration of Study

Full-time Minimum: 4 semesters Maximum: 12 semesters

Part-time Minimum: 6 semesters Maximum: 16 semesters

Entry Requirement

Applicant should hold a recognised:

• Master's Degree (Research Mode); or
• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with a minimum of CGPA 3.7 or its equivalent; or
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or its equivalent; or

Consideration will also be given to applicant with these criteria:

• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with CGPA between 2.00 – 3.69 or its equivalent, and Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or its equivalent; or

Universiti Malaya graduates:

• Master’s Degree (Coursework/Mixed Mode) with CGPA between 2.00 – 3.69 or its equivalent, and Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA between 2.50 – 2.99 or its equivalent; or
• have at least five (5) years of work experience in a related field; or
• produced at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in a related field; or
• passed the interview conducted by the AEI; or
• passed the Special Assessment conducted by the AEI

Other graduates:

• have at least three (3) years of work experience in a related field; or
• produced publications in related fields; or
• scholarship holder; or
• an employee of a government agency; or

Fast Track (Accelerated / Direct Admission)

The direct admission / Fast Track (accelerated admission) provides the opportunity for Bachelor’s Degree graduates with the academic qualifications and who have high potential to pursue their studies in the Doctoral programme by research without having a Master’s qualification in the field concerned.

Applicants who attained the following qualification may be admitted to the Doctoral programme by research:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of not less than 3.70 (out of 4.00) or equivalent; and
• Passed the interview and presentation of the proposed research.

English Language Requirement

An applicant who is not a Malaysian citizen and holds a degree from a university or higher education institution where the language of instruction for that degree is not English but wishes to pursue a program and write a thesis in English must meet a minimum score requirement in one of the recognized standard language proficiency tests as follows:

Supervision

Candidate are encouraged to be supervised by two (2) established and experienced academics based on their fields of study. Please refer to https://umexpert.um.edu.my to check for possible supervisors.

All applicants must contact and obtain the acknowledgement of the supervisors before submitting the application. One of the supervisors must be a regular academic at the AEI.

Research Intent

Applicants for doctoral degree programmes by research are required to submit a research proposal or research intent on the brief statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out. The research proposal/research intent should comprise the following elements:

• Field of Research
• Topic of Research
• Statement of Problem (with supportive literature)
• Research Objective
• Research Methodology
• Significant of the Research
• References (if applicable)

The research proposal should contain maximum of 1,000 words . All proposals will go through plagiarism check by AEI (using the Turnitin service), and must pass the minimum requirement of 15% and below of similarity index.

Please note that all decisions regarding the application is final, and the process of selection is vetted by the AEI selection committee.

All the requirements stated in this page are also subjected to any amendments approved from time to time.

All the CGPA mentioned above is using the 4.0 scale .

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• Non-citizen

Graduation Requirement

Publication Requirements

Show proof of acceptance for publication as per the following (according to the criteria set in the publication guidelines), prior to graduation:

• at least one (1) article in journals indexed by Web of Science (WoS); OR
• at least one (1) article in a journal indexed by Scopus Q1/Q2; OR
• at least two (2) articles in journals indexed by Scopus/Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)/ERA Journal List (Australian Research Council); OR
• at least one (1) article in a journal indexed by Scopus and two (2) articles in the University of Malaya Journal; OR
• at least one (1) book publication published under the Web of Science (WoS) Master Book List or University of Malaya Publisher or Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or Malaysian Scientific Publishing Council (MAPIM) or any publisher recognized and listed by AEI; OR
• at least two (2) book chapter publications published in the Web of Science Master Book List or Malaysian Scientific Publishing Council (MAPIM) or University of Malaya Publisher or Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or any publisher recognized and listed by AEI. Two (2) book chapters from different books are equivalent to one (1) publication.

Contact Person

For any enquiries regarding Doctoral Programme by Research at the AEI, please contact Mr. Zahadin at [email protected]

Last Update: 22/07/2024

• Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science
• [email protected]
• 03 79673210

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course Structure

• Display in depth knowledge on issues and problems related to Sport Science.
• Application of practical skill in problem solving related to Sport Science.
• Relate ideas on community issues in Sport Science researches.
• Conduct research and practice ethical values and professionalism in Sport Science researches.
• Display leadership quality through communication and ability to work together effectively with peers and stakeholders.
• Produce well researched papers or thesis using scientific knowledge and critical thinking when conducting research in Sport Science.
• Information management for lifelong learning.
• Science : Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Motor Control, Neuroscience, Coaching, Training, Psychology, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Medical and Health Sciences.
• Non-Science : Sports Management, History, Culture, Psychology, Education, Performance, Perception, Community Research, Sport Law, Sport Financial Management, Sport Facilities Management, Sport Sociology.

Language Requirement

• Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic.
• Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBT) in TOEFL.
• Band 4 ≥ MUET.
• Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic.
• Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge.
• Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE).
• Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE.
• Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE).

Entry Requirement

Intake schedule.

• International

Last Update: 22/08/2024

• Faculty of Education
• [email protected]

  List of Doctorate P rogramme

• PhD by Research

Last Update: 04/10/2022

• Faculty of Law
• [email protected]
• 03-7967-6503 / 6504

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D)

Programme Code: LVA Programme Duration : Min : 4 normal sem Max : 12 sem (4 years) Mode of Study : Research

The PhD programme is a full research programme leading to the submission of a thesis based on an individually supervised research. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Master’s degree by way of research; or

A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA of not less than 3.7; or

A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and a Bachelor degree with CGPA not less than 3.0; or

A Master’s degree by coursework with CGPA between 2.0 and 3.69 and a Bachelor degree with CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 and one of the following criteria :

• Relevant work experience;
• Publication in the relevant field;
• Applicant is a scholarship holder;
• Applicant is a Universiti of Malaya graduate;
• Applicant is a civil servant.

General Information:  Registrations are open all year. However, selection of proposals will be made by the Taskforce Research Candidate Selection that convenes four (4) times a year - March, June, September, and December. For example, if you apply for our PhD programme in July, the committee will only convene in September and the decision will be made thereafter.   Below is our application process for the PhD programme and Master of Legal Studies.

• Receipt of application of PhD or MLS through Maya portal (to comply with all the requirements stated on our website).
• Selection of Proposal by PhD and MLS Committee members.
• If accepted, the proposal will be sent to the proposed supervisor(s) for their consideration.
• If the Taskforce and Supervisor(s) are agreeable to the student’s proposal, an offer letter will be issued to the student through our Maya portal.
• If the Taskforce or the proposed Supervisor rejects the proposal, the decision will be conveyed to the student through our MAYA portal.

  Enrolment for the PhD and MLS programme are on:

Sem 1 – October (current year) Sem 2 – March (current year)

Any application needs to be submitted with a 1000-words proposal in the following format:

• Introduction
• Problem Statement
• Literature Review
• Research Objectives
• Research Questions
• Methodology

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

English Language for Non-Malaysians TOEFL – score 600; OR IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00

Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysians Passed in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Bahasa Malaysia for Non-Malaysians citizens Required to attend at a satisfactory level and pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The PhD programme is a full research programme leading to the submission of a thesis based on an individually supervised research.  All research proposals must be approved and research be supervised by the Faculty. 

PhD candidates are required to register and pass a Research Methodology course (LVX8001) with 3 credits and complete the GLT7001- Bahasa Malaysia (for the Non-Malaysian candidates only). The Research Methodology class is compulsory and candidates are required to attend the Research Methodology class in person- physical class attendance in class. For international students, you are required to make necessary arrangements and reside in Malaysia for at least six (6) months to be able to attend the Research Methodology class. Minimum attendance is at least 80% according to the visa requirement.

All international students are encouraged to reside in Malaysia throughout the duration of their PhD candidature although this is not compulsory. At the end of the candidature, a candidate is required to produce a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words on the subject of  his/her research.

Faculty Seminars

Candidates are require to deliver three (3) Seminars

• Research Proposal seminar-to be delivered at the Second Semester. The candidates are required to submit a research proposal of 3,000 – 5,000 words.
• Candidature Defence seminar - to be delivered at the Fifth Semester. The candidates are required deliver a research progress report of about 10,000 words.
• The Third seminar,which is to be delivered prior to submission of the thesis, requires the candidate to submit a summary of the thesis of 3,000 to 5,000 words, and an abstract of 500 words.

Faculty's Policy on the Academic Residential Requirement :

"Notwithstanding any other existing regulations, an international candidate shall comply with the academic residency requirement and attend the Research Methodology class in person (physically). This means that the candidate is required to be in Malaysia for a minimum period of one (1) semester or six (6) months (whichever is later)."

During this period of time, the candidate is required to have a face to face (physical/in person) consultation with the respective Supervisor, both at the beginning and at the end of the Semester. The Student shall also abide to the Role and Responsibilities of Candidate attached.

Attachment B

University of Malaya’s Research Ethics Committee (UMREC)

Please refer to the website of University of Malaya’s Research Ethics Committee (UMREC) below for guidelines and policies pertaining to research involving human participants & etc prior to the beginning of your research work if applicable.

https://umresearch.um.edu.my/research-ethics/

File 1.  (UMREC) File 2.  Ethics Approval Chart

PUBLICATION

• Candidates are required to show proof of acceptance for publication of: 
• at least one (1) paper in the Category of  Web of Science (WoS); or
• at least one (1) paper in the Category of  Scopus Q1/Q2; or
• at least one (1) paper in the Category Scopus/Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) / ERA Journal List (Australian Research Council); or
• at least one (1) paper in the Category Scopus and two (2) articles in UM Journal; or
• at least one (1) paper in the Category Web of Sclence (WoS) Master Book List or Universiti Malaya Publisher or Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka or Majlis Penerbitan Ilmiah Malaysia (MAPIM) or refereed journal recognized by the Faculty.

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Last Update: 24/04/2024

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