Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Communication (By Research)

(N/321/8/0129)10/27 (MQA/PSA14086)

Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) is a new post-graduate research programme offered at the Faculty of Applied Communication, Multimedia University. This programme equips the students with advanced theoretical knowledge, and research skills in the various fields of communication (i.e. Corporate Communication, Strategic Communication, Media Studies, Digital Media Literacy, Advertising, Intercultural Communication, Public Relations etc.). Students enjoy a supportive, constructive and engaged supervision process offered by our experienced academics and researchers. With full access to specialised resources and excellent research facilities, they get to experience an incredible academic and research journey from attending research-intensive workshops and international conferences, and publishing research articles in international journals to winning research awards. Thus, this programme prepares a successful researcher, expert and/or next generation practitioners to fulfil the future needs of the profession in the field of
communication.

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Scholarship Postgraduate (Malaysian)
Scholarship Postgraduate (International)

• Field of Research
  • Corporate Communication
    Public Relations
    Health Communication
    Intercultural Communication
    Digital Media Literacy
    Advertising and Persuasion
    Strategic Communication
    Communication Related Area
• Entry Requirements
  • 1. A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    2. A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted. The candidates must undergo rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
    3. A Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of FIVE years of working experience in the related fields and rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
    4. Any other Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) (Non-Media and Communication) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to a minimum FIVE years of working experience in the field of Media and Communication or related fields. The candidates must undergo prerequisite courses and rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; OR
    5. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field of Media and Communication, or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP. (the requirement of CGPA is based on item i – iv)
  • English Entry Requirement:
    • Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent*
    • *The equivalency table is as below:

    English Competency	CEFR High B1	CEFR Low B2	CEFR Mid B2	CEFR High B2
    IELTS	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5
    MUET	Band3.5	Band4.0	Band4.0	Band4.5
    TOEFL iBT	40	46	60	79
    TOEFL Essentials	7.5	8	8.5	9.5
    Pearson Test of English (PTE)	47	51	59	63
    Linguaskill Online	154	160	169	176

    • In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

    • The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

• Programme Duration
  • Full-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 5 years
  • Part-Time: Min. 4 years, Max. 7 years
• Intake
  •  Throughout the year