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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

Taylor's University

Graduates will have opportunities to enhance their knowledge in the fields of social sciences and become competent in advanced research methodologies.

Level

phd

Duration

3 to 6-year (Full Time)

Location

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

MYR 51,560 (Local, Normal Mode, Full Time) / MYR 51,560 (Local, Normal Mode, Part Time) / USD 20,563 (International, Normal Mode, Full Time) — total

Intake

February, April, June, September and October

Program Overview

Welcome to our programme, which fills a crucial gap in the availability of PhD programmes in Social Sciences, particularly in private universities in Malaysia. With the increasing importance of social research and advocacy, this PhD programme continues to attract strong interest from aspiring scholars committed to making a difference.

We are dedicated to providing a highly sought-after educational pathway for social science graduates, supporting their growth into public intellectuals and thought leaders. As a graduate, you'll have the opportunity to further enhance your knowledge in specific fields of social sciences, while gaining expertise in designing advanced research methodologies. Our programme strengthens your ability to apply academic insights to real-world challenges, enabling you to drive meaningful impact across academic and professional communities.

Key Modules

  • 1Duration
  • 23 – 6 years
  • 34 – 8 years
  • 4Note:
  • 5Find out more about our
  • 6Anthropology
  • 7Sociology
  • 8Social Anthropology
  • 9History
  • 10Political Science
  • 11Psychology
  • 12International Relations
  • 13Hiring Graduate Students
  • 14here
  • 15Who Should Join This Programme?
  • 16Research Methodology
  • 17Research Method for Social Science (Core Module)
  • 18Qualitative Research Methods / Quantitative Research Methods
  • 19Professor Jatswan Singh, Programme Director
  • 20VIEW ALL LECTURERS

Entry Requirements

  • We offered two entry pathway for this PhD programme, which is normal mode and prior to publication mode. Our PhD by Prior Publication mode provides a unique pathway for you to achieve a Doctoral award based on your existing body of work. We recognise the value of your prior publications and include them as a significant part of your submission for the Doctoral award.
  • A Master’s Degree in the field or related fields accepted by Senate; or Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
  • A Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (Cumulative Grade Point, CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; Undergo internal assessment; and any other requirements of the HEP
  • Other equivalent qualification
  • Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
  • Students without a qualification in the related field but with relevant working experience requires to fulfil the following conditions:
  • CGPA above 2.50 must have at least one (1) year of relevant working experience;
  • CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience;
  • In addition, students will need to undergo a rigorous internal assessment
  • English Requirement for international students
  • : IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79 (Internet Based Test) 600 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
  • : All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.

Career Prospects

  • Academician (higher education institutions)
  • Postdoctoral research fellow in the area of social sciences
  • Social researcher in research institutes
  • Advocators of social issues and independent agent of change

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