Monash University Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Arts and Social Sciences)

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Duration
4 years

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Monash University Malaysia
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Intakes : Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Duration : 4 years
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Internship : N/A
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Award : Monash University Malaysia
Why Apply for this course

Top 100 in the world
Monash University is ranked #26 in the world for philosophy, #56 for the arts and humanities, and is in the top 100 for communications and media studies, and politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).

Benefit from expert supervision
Our faculty is research-active, well-networked through national and international collaborations, and deeply engaged with NGOs, industries, and communities both in the Southeast Asian region and globally. You'll refine and shape your research under the guidance of two of these established experts.

Endless research possibilities
Our research, which spans the humanities and social sciences, is organised into four exciting multidisciplinary clusters: communication, media and policy; culture, religion and gender; literature, cinema and society; and politics, development and governance. You'll be joining a diverse cohort of scholars in a lively, supportive and stimulating academic environment.

Make a difference
Our unique research strength lies in the study of social transformation in Southeast Asia, and our researchers are committed to linking their scholarship to practice and bring meaningful change to the people and communities around them. As a graduate research student, you'll be an integral part of this collective.

Gain new perspectives
Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences throughout the year. You'll be exposed to high-profile speakers and learn first hand the issues and concerns surrounding the region in a dynamic and critical educational setting.

Is this course for you?

Step 1 Check Entry Requirement
Degree CGPA 3.00 Masters CGPA 2.50
Step 2 Check Course Fees
Estimated fees is RM 139,140
Step 3 Check Nett Fee with Scholarship
Scholarships available: 3 Awards
Step 4 Determine Your Best Option
Compare Social Sciences courses & estimated total fee across 9 institutions with 17 awards

Entry Requirements

Fees

Registration Fee
MYR 300
Resource Fee
MYR 600
Tuition Fee (Home)
MYR 138,240
Estimated Total Fees
MYR 139,140

Awards & Scholarships

Course Content

You’ll be required to submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words. Research topics are available in most of the school’s research strengths, depending on supervision and resource availability.

  • Anthropology (visual and urban)
  • Communications
  • Critical Asian studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Development studies
  • Film and television studies
  • Gender and sexuality studies
  • History
  • Human geography
  • International political economy
  • International relations
  • Internet studies
  • Literary studies
  • Media studies
  • Migration studies
  • Politics/political science
  • Religious studies
  • Sociology
  • Theology
  • Urban studies.

Interested in

Social Sciences

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