Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science)

This programme is a research-based doctorate in Social Science, with research areas in Psychology, Sociology and Cultural Studies, and Political Science and civics.

Academic Requirement

1. A Master's degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
2. A Master's degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
3. Candidates without a related Master's degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR.
4. A Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
5. A Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or
6. Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1)
• TOEFL : 410-430/ TOEFL iBT Score 40 - 45
• Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
• MUET Band 3.5

Programme Structure

• Research Methodology
• Directed Readings for Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Thesis

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