Programme Overview:
We called upon all charismatic personages to join us in Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences here at ALFA University College. This course explores the subfields of Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnology, and much more for you to master. It is a breathtaking journey of education with no boundaries. You will accomplish and excel at the highest parameters of Social Sciences with a complete understanding of society. Your scholastic and philosophical shall illustrate the diversity of human societies and cultural models across the continent and the similarities that make all human beings fundamentally indistinguishable.
Entry Requirements
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.
Additional Requirements (For International Students)
- Obtain Minimum score of 550 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or minimum band 5.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent.
A medical check-up in Malaysia arranged by ALFA certifies that you are medically fit and in good health to accept the offer. The university reserves the rights to withdraw this offer or terminate your study if you are found to suffer or be a carrier of any contagious/ infectious disease, or have a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at ALFA.
