Research Thrust Areas:

Political Science

• Political Thoughts
• Comparative Politics
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Conflict & Peace
• Public Sector Management
• Local Government
• Leadership Studies
• Political Science

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Distance Education

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(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 107 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 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics constitutes a solid basis in economic theory, statistics, econometrics and proficiency in analysing empirical data and evaluating public policy. Our Centre is, by international standards, strong in public economics, labour economics and applied micro-econometrics. The programme prepares students well for a career in public administration or in the private sector. This programme is designed for research students who wish to advance their studies in how the economy works in a globalised environment.

Research Thrust Areas:

• Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
• Human Resources Development
• Political Economy
• Development Economics

Applicants should possess the following:

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

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work offers students the preparation necessary for a successful career at a research intense academic institution and for leadership roles in the design and development of social welfare programmes and policies. The programme's curriculum is designed to provide students with rigorous methodological, conceptual, and statistical training in both quantitative and qualitative research. An important feature of our programme is that all students are paired with a research mentor who works collaboratively with the designated student throughout the entire programme to ensure competency in core research, scholarship, and teaching areas.

Research Thrust Areas:

• Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
• Human Resources Development
• Social Demography
• Ethnicity and Identity
• Development Sociology
• Social and Physical Planning
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy)
• Multi-religious and Multi-cultural Studies
• Gender Studies

Applicants should possess the following:

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

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

The Doctor of Philosophy in Development Planning and Management provides theoretical, historic and methodological knowledge about public management for students to be able to understand, interpret, and participate in the planning and management of social science cycles. It also develops instrumental skills that will allow students to recreate the acquired knowledge concerning design, formulation, instrumentation and evaluation of social science.

Research Thrust Areas:

• Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
• Human Resources Development
• Social Demography
• Ethnicity and Identity
• Political Economy
• Development Economic
• Development Sociology
• Local Government Studies
• Public Management
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy)
• Multi-religious and Multi-cultural Studies
• Gender Studies

Applicants should possess the following:

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

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for 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)

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

• Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change