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| Description | 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. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM) |
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Duration | 60 months |
| NEC Field | Journalism and reporting |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess: A master’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; OR Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; AND Students are also required to: present their research work at colloquiums/symposiums set by the Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government/respective Schools; present and defend their research proposals successfully. produce at least two (2) articles, by choosing either (Option A or Option B): Option A: at least one (1) article is accepted for publication in ISI Journal or Scopus; and 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 attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and submit a written thesis |
| English Requirement | TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test IELTS of Band 6.0 and above MUET of Band 4.0 and above Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |