The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) programme is offered by full research. However, students without sufficient research skills and knowledge are required to enrol and pass the following two (2) pre-requisite courses with at least a B grade during the first two (2) semesters of their enrolment (i.e. before they continue with their research):
SZRZ6014 Research Methodology
SCLE6014 Academic Writing and/or
Any other course as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee.
To complete the PhD. programme, students are required to:
Present and defend the proposed research/thesis to a committee.
Present progress reports of research work at colloquiums arranged by the Graduate School or College;
Produce at least two (2) articles, in which (Option A or Option B):
Option A:
i. At least one (1) article is accepted for publication in ISI Journal or Scopus; and
ii. At least one (1) article is under review for publication in a refereed journal.Option B:
Two (2) articles are published in a refereed journal.
**Note: Students who registered after 2018 must produce at least ONE (1) article accepted/published for publication in a Scopus Indexed Journal.
Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
Submit a written thesis.
Postgraduate Coordinator:
Ts. Dr. Nassiriah binti Shaari
Tel: +604-928 5815
E-mail:
This programme is offered by full research.
Research Fields | Specializations Offered (but not limited to) | |
Communication |
Managerial Communication |
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Multimedia Studies |
Creative Digital Content |
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Media Management |
Journalism |