PhD (Literature) - School of Humanities

The aim of this programme is to enhance the student’s skills in current scientific knowledge in theory, method and application of literature in various fields such as comparative literature, Nusantara literature and literary theory.

The programme structure is flexible and it allows students to acquire the opportunities of enhancing their knowledge in certain field of studies by doing research topics based on their interest, ability and educational experience. 

Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule.

Research Thrust Areas :

• Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
• Nusantara Literature
• Literary Theory (Post-Colonialism; Feminism; Post-Structuralism)
• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
• Nusantara Literature, Canon Literature, Tradition & Modenity, Literature and Environmen
• Literary Theory (Post-Colonialism; Post-Feminist, Feminis Eko, Gendercide, Femicide, Humanis Feminis, Radical Feminis, Femininin Psychology) Post-Structuralism, Psycological, Spiritual Hermeneutics and Classical Theory and Local Theories
• Popular Novel and Publishing Industry
• Nobel Prize
• Canon Literature
• Literature and Film, Nobel Prize Winner, Literature, Media & Fiction Science
• Traditional Literature and Cultural Studies
• Literature and Environment
• Literature and Tourism Industry
• Children's Literature and Adaptation
• Gender and Asian Literature
• Literature and New Media
• Narrative and Electronic Literature
• Literary Criticism and Media Development
• Literature and Industry 4.0 (Robotic, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality)
• Literature in Creative Industry
• Literary Theory (Post-Colonialis; Post-Feminist, Feminis Eko, Gendercide, Femicide, Humanis Feminist, Radical Feminist) Post-Structuralism, Psychology, Spiritual Hermeneutics and Classical Theory and Local Theories
• Literature and Film, Literature and Media, Fiction Science
• Children's and Youth Literature
• Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
• Creative Writing (Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Script Writing)
• Literature and Industry 4.0 (Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Video Games)
• Literature and Visual (Comic, Visual Art, Graphic Novels, Typography)
• Science Fiction
• Film Adaptation
• Nusantara Literature - Tradition & Modenity, Literature and Environment

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Humanities

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)

 (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change