PhD in Creative Arts and Media

Qualification

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Duration

3 years

Intake

JanJanJulJul

English Requirement

IELTS 6.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 16,600
	2nd Year	MYR 16,600
	3rd Year	MYR 16,600

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Deposit (refundable)	MYR 1,000
	Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)	MYR 700
	International Administrative Fee (yearly)	MYR 2,250
	Student Resource Fee (yearly)	MYR 3,200
	Visa and Insurance	MYR 3,100

University fees for this course include 6% tax (SST)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative Arts and Media provides students with the opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research and contribute new insights to fields associated with the School of Arts.

Program Key Points

Students can choose either a conceptual or a research-creation pathway.
The program enables students to develop their work in both artistic and academic formats.
Students may integrate creative arts practices and the creation of artworks or other artifacts as part of their research.
The program supports historical, theoretical, or philosophical approaches, alongside analytical and interpretative inquiries into the works and practices within the creative arts and media.

Entry Requirements

A Master’s degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Academia
Arts and Culture
Creative Industries

Module

The student is required to complete one taught module – Research Methods – before proceeding to the Proposal Defence. This core module introduces students to the fundamentals of academic research and methodologies at the postgraduate level to conduct an independent research project.

Class Schedule for Research Methods

This is an intensive course. Classes are spread over eight weeks (12 to 15 hours per week) for Full-time or Part-time students. These classes are followed by tutorials when the students conduct their research projects. Weekly schedules may vary from one year to another.

Thesis

During the course of their studies, the students will independently design and carry out an extensive research project with the assistance of the supervisor. The emphasis between theory and practice will vary according to the project. Students will develop significant research outcomes that are of national and international significance, and publicly disseminate these results to engage with the scholarly community.

Areas of Research

The school has a broad range of supervision expertise (not limited) to the following areas:

Digital Worlds and Media

Digital Humanities, VR, Digital Content Creation, Media Studies, Broadcasting, Social Media, New Media Creation.

Culture and Heritage

History of Cultures and Art, Crafts, Material Cultures, Music Traditions and Popular Music, Gender Studies, Southeast Asian Films, Sustainable Cultures, Eastern and Western Cultures.

Performance and Creation

Music and Theatre Performance, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Fine Art.

Cities

History of the City and Urbanisation, Architecture, Cities in the South and Southeast Region, Cities in the West, Liveable Cities, Green Cities, Smart Cities, Touristic Cities.

PhD in Creative Arts and Media

PhD in Creative Arts and Media