PhD in Creative Arts and Media

	Yearly Tuition fees
	1st Year	MYR 14,240
	2nd Year	MYR 14,240
	3rd Year	MYR 14,240

Yearly Tuition fees

Year

Fee

1st Year

MYR 14,240

2nd Year

MYR 14,240

3rd Year

MYR 14,240

	Other Fees
	Deposit (refundable)	MYR 1,000
	Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)	MYR 700
	International Administrative Fee	MYR 5,940
	Student Resource Fee	MYR 9,600
	Visa and Insurance	MYR 2,400

Other Fees

Description

Fee

Deposit (refundable)

MYR 1,000

Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)

MYR 700

International Administrative Fee

MYR 5,940

Student Resource Fee

MYR 9,600

Visa and Insurance

MYR 2,400

Entry Requirements

A Master’s degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis, as accepted by the University Senate; AND
Interview: Candidates are to pass an interview conducted by a panel from the School of Arts. This is to assess the candidate’s communication abilities and interest in research.

Programme Structure

The programme is research-based culminating in a thesis (which may include a practical creative arts component, where applicable) that demonstrates mastery of the advanced points, craft and discipline of the area of research.

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

PhD in Creative Arts and Media

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