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PhD (Literature) - School of Humanities

OVERVIEW

This programme of study is to promote the study of the production, distribution and reception of texts, of their linguistic, rhetorical and literary structures and functions, and of internal and external forces that create literature in English Language. The program aims to fulfill the needs of graduates who are interested in furthering their studies in Linguistics.


The program prepares students for entrance into the profession as both teachers and scholars.


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

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)

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 6 for IELTS; or
  • A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
  • A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
  • A minimum score of 250 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
  • A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
  • A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
  • A minimum of Band 4 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)
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 : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 310.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,088.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00
  • Registration Fee : 340.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
  • Convocation Fee : 200.00
  • Research Methodology : 320.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time Part Time
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 227.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change