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PhD (Fine Art) - School of Arts


OVERVIEW

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in fine arts by research at the School of the Arts train students to produce thesis and dissertation that challenge the established aesthetic, formal and conceptual principles in art history and criticism. Our degree is recognised internationally and therefore equips our graduates for global employment in the field of art history and criticism.

Research Thrust Areas:

SENI HALUS / FINE ARTS:

  • Sejarah & Teori Seni / Art History and Theory
  • Lukisan / Drawing
  • Arca / Sculpture
  • Media Cetakan / Print-Media
  • Media Fotografi / Photo-Media
  • Catan / Painting
  • Praktis Studio / Studio Practice

DESIGN

REKABENTUK GRAFIK KOMUNIKASI / GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN:

  • Komunikasi Visual / Visual Communication
  • Tipografi / Typography
  • Rekabentuk Pembungkusan / Packaging Design
  • Penyelidikan Rekabentuk / Design Research
  • Penjenamaan dan Identiti / Branding and Identity

REKABENTUK & TEKNOLOGI MEDIA BARU / NEW MEDIA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Rekabentuk dan Seni Animasi / Animation Art and Design
  • Rekabentuk dan Teknologi Seni Bunyi / Sound Art Design and Technology
  • Videografi Digital / Digital Videography
  • Pengaturcaraan Kreatif / Creative Coding
  • Media Interaktif dan Aplikasi Digital / Interactive Media and Digital Application

REKABENTUK PERINDUSTRIAN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

  • Pengurusan Rekabentuk / Design Management
  • Inovasi Perkhidmatan / Service Innovation
  • Teknologi Rekabentuk / Design Technology
  • Rekabentuk Produk dan Perabot / Furniture and Product Design
  • Rekabentuk untuk Pembuatan dan Pemasangan / Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
  • Bahan dan Rekabentuk / Materials and Design
  • Ergonomik dalam Rekabentuk / Ergonomics in Design
  • Kajian Isu dalam Rekabentuk / Design Studies
  • Seramik Kraf dan Perindustrian / Ceramic Craft and Industry

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 given 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

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Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
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Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
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