Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences

a) A Master’s Degree (Level 7 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate. OR

b) Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (level 7, MQF) recognized by the Malaysian Governement.

c) Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate perquisite courses determine by the HEP.

A bachelor’s degree with the following condition:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
• Undergo internal assessment;
• Any other requirements of the HEP.

Bachelor’s Degree candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral Degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:

• Within 1 Year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
• Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at Doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
• Approval of the HEP Senate.