Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies
PROGRAM DETAILS
Programme Code: P402Medium of instructions: English
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 6-8 semesters
- Part Time: 8-10 semesters
Programme Option: By Research
<p style="text-align: justify;">This programme is designed to produce researchers who are knowledgeable and highly skilled and able to integrate knowledge of English by taking into account aspects of ethics and social responsibility. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Doctor of Philosophy (English Study) programme is aimed to these objectives: </p><ol start="1"><li><p style="text-align: justify;">Producing researchers who can combine and use knowledge and skills in the field of English to provide the best services to educational institutions, universities and the country. </p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;">Producing researchers who are able to lead and engage in teamwork to solve problems and are able to contribute new knowledge within or outside the field of study through effective communication. </p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;">Producing researchers who constantly strive to improve their knowledge and abilities by utilising ICT for research purposes in the field of English study. </p></li><li><p style="text-align: justify;">Producing researchers who practice ethical and professional values in providing services to stakeholders such as educational institutions, universities as well as the community. </p></li></ol>
CAREER PROSPECTS
<p style="text-align:justify">University Lecturer, Translator/Interpreter for an Embassy, Professionals in English Speaking Countries </p>- A Master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the Senate; or
- Other relevant qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree AND with relevant professional experience recognised by the Senate; or
- Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty.
- Incumbent Master’s degree Student who has fulfilled the requirement of Regulations 8.0 and is approved by the Senate to convert his/her study to a Ph.D. degree; or
- A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
i. a bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
ii. undergo internal assessment; and
iii. any other requirements of the JKPSU.
Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
(1) An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
- TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
- a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
- TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
- UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
| Programme | Mode | Total Fees | ||
Local Full Time | Local Part Time | International | ||
Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies | Research | 14,462.00 MYR | 15,956.00 MYR | 23,290.00 MYR |
The fees that stated are subject to change from time to time without any prior notice by the University. Student are advised to check the CGS Website for any changes before the of each semester registration. All fees must be paid upon registration.
The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.
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Applicants can apply via online at https://icgs.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
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