Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

Highlights about course

Program Level

PhD

Duration

6 Years

Tuition Fees

USD 16,033

Intake

April, February, June, October, September

OVERVIEW

Welcome to our programme, which fills a crucial gap in the availability of PhD programmes in Social Sciences, particularly in private universities in Malaysia. We are dedicated to providing a highly sought-after educational pathway for social science graduates, nurturing and transforming them into public intellectuals.

As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your knowledge in specific fields of social sciences, while gaining expertise in designing advanced research methodologies. Our programme instills a social conscience in you, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on academic and professional practices in emerging issues within the field of social sciences.

School
Liberal Arts and Sciences

Intake Month

February, April, June, September and October

Study Options

Full time & part time

Study Programme

3-6 years (Full time)

4-8 years (Part time)

Research-focused

Curriculum

PhD by Prior Publication Mode

Available

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Duration

Full time

3 – 6 years 

Part time

4 – 8 years

Note: All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

Key Research Areas

At Taylor’s University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.

Find out more about our research areas.

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Social Anthropology
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • International Relations

Hiring Graduate Students

More than 300 postgraduates have chosen Taylor’s to fulfil their research aspiration. Join us and contribute to our innovative and progressive research projects here.

Who Should Join This Programme?

  • Candidates who want to pursue an academic and/or research career in social science-related fields.
  • Candidates who want to succeed in professional careers and aspire to take advisory and/or consultant roles in the industry.
  • Candidates who have passion for new knowledge and self-development.

Research Methodology

Students are required to pass the following modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature:

Year 1

  • Research Method for Social Science (Core Module)
  • Qualitative Research Methods / Quantitative Research Methods
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We offered two entry pathway for this PhD programme, which is normal mode and prior to publication mode. Our PhD by Prior Publication mode provides a unique pathway for you to achieve a Doctoral award based on your existing body of work. We recognise the value of your prior publications and include them as a significant part of your submission for the Doctoral award.

Masters: 

A Master’s Degree in the field or related fields accepted by Senate; or Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Government of Malaysia.

Bachelor’s Degree

A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (Cumulative Grade Point, CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; Undergo internal assessment; and any other requirements of the HEP

Other equivalent qualification

Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.

Students without a qualification in the related field but with relevant working experience requires to fulfil the following conditions:

  • CGPA above 2.50 must have at least one (1) year of relevant working experience; or
  • CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience;

In addition, students will need to undergo a rigorous internal assessment

English Requirement for international students: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79 (Internet Based Test) 600 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

Note: All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

  • Academician (higher education institutions)
  • Postdoctoral research fellow in the area of social sciences
  • Social researcher in research institutes
  • Advocators of social issues and independent agent of change
  • Management and administration positions in multinational corporations, international organizations and GLCs
  • Business and market Analysts
  • Media, social, and cultural analysts
  • Writer, publisher, editor, corporate communications and public relations officer
  • Trainer and talent development in business entities, governmental agencies and civil society organizations
  • Policy developer, coordinator and implementor
  • Social worker and public welfare officer
  • Management / organizational consultant and strategist
  • Senior officer, researcher, mediator and advisors to governmental agencies
  • Senior personnel, researcher and advisors to civil society organizations

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