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PhD - Professional Communication
About
The aim of this programme is to prepare students with strong theoretical and research methodological foundations, for careers as academics or researchers in the public or private sector. Students will be moulded into more than just an expert within their field, as they are nutured into becoming the catalyst of human development for the betterment of mankind through groundbreaking ideas, analytical skills and the power of knowledge.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, June, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 8,959 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 11,230 |
Subjects
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Mass Communication & Media
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Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 8,959 | $ 11,230 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 8,959 | $ 11,230 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 2,986 | $ 3,743 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Master's degree accepted by the HEP senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's degree that are accepted by the HEP senate; or
- Candidates registered for Master's degree programmes with at least CGPA 3.67 may apply to convert their candidacy to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to:
- having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral degree level
- approval by the HEP senate
International Students
- Master's degree accepted by the University Senate and pass IELTS with band 6 or better, or TOEFL with a minimum score of 550.
Curriculum
Phase 1
Coursework
Two core courses
- Research Process and Academic Writing
- Research Design and Methodology
Phase 2
Proposal Defence
- Each student must present and defend his/her PhD research proposal. The student is only allowed to continue with his/her research to Phase Ill on passing of the defence of his/her proposal
Phase 3
Data Collection and Thesis Preparation
- The student proceeds to his/her data collection, data analysis and thesis writing
Phase 4
Viva Voce
- After submitting the thesis, the students is required to attend a Viva Voce to defend his/her thesis