Academic Requirements

Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:

1. A Master’s Degree accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEPs) Senate of the institution; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate of the institution.

Notes for PhD by research:

1. There shall be no direct entry from the bachelor’s degree level to the doctoral degree level.
2. However, candidates with bachelor’s degree qualifications, registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to doctoral degree programmes
3. Application of conversion must be done within one year after the candidate registers for master’s degree programmes.
4. Application approval is subject to:
   1. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral degree level;
   2. Rigorous internal assessment by the HEP and;
   3. Approval by the HEP Senate

Research Proposal Requirements

Research proposals should be 1200-1500 words in length (excluding title and references) and include the following sections:

• Title
• Introduction
• Background and Rationale
• Review of Literature
• Research Question(s)
• Research Methods
• Timetable
• References

Please complete your proposal using this template and submit it along with your application.

English Language Requirements

Interview

All applicants will go through an initial screening and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

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