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PhD (Drama & Theatre, Acting & Directing) - School of Arts

OVERVIEW

Drama and Theatre

Each year, the Drama and Theatre Department admits a small group of students who display not only practical creativity but academic capability as well. Postgraduate students will be introduced to an alternative of semi-practical and/or theoretical degree courses in which the Department specialises, notably within the practice of history, theory, traditional and modern drama and theatre, children’s theatre, and dance. Postgraduate candidates for both MA and PhD program will embark on research in these various specializations.   

Area of Specialisation

  • Traditional Theatre
  • Modern Drama & Theatre
  • History of Drama & Theatre
  • Theory of Drama
  • Theatre & Performance
  • Theatre in Education
  • Children’s Theatre
  • Community Theatre
  • Traditional Dance
  • Modern and Experimental Dance
  • Performance
  • Creative Movements

Expertise available in the following School: School of the Arts

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess one of the following:

  • A Master's degree in research mode; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
  • A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
  • Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

  • A minimum score of 46 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 8 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum of Band 5.5 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 51 for PTE; or
  • A minimum score of 160 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
  • A minimum score of 160 for Linguaskill Online; or
  • A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

Exemption can be considered if:

  • English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
  • The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
DURATION
  • Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
  • Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,050.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Registration Fee : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,150.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,025.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : +604 653 2606
Fax : +604 653 2940

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  • Modified: 06 February 2025.

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