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Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Programme Code: P402
Medium of instructions: English
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 6-8 semesters
- Part Time: 8-10 semesters
Programme Option: By Research

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. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (English Study) programme is aimed to   these objectives:  

  1. 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. 

  2. 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. 

  3. Producing researchers who constantly strive to improve their knowledge and abilities by utilising ICT for research purposes in the field of English study. 

  4. Producing researchers who practice ethical and professional values in providing services to stakeholders such as educational institutions, universities as well as the community. 

CAREER PROSPECTS

University Lecturer, Translator/Interpreter for an Embassy, Professionals in English Speaking Countries 

  1. A Master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the Senate; or
  2. Other relevant qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree AND with relevant professional experience recognised by the Senate; or
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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: 

  1. TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
  2. IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
  3. MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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:

  1. TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
  2. IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
  3. MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
  4. 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).

USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - FULL TIME

PROGRAMME

1st SEMESTER
(MYR)

2nd SEMESTER
(MYR)

3rd - 6th SEMESTER
(MYR)

7th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER
(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS
(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS
(MYR)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH STUDIES

2,527.00

1,787.00

2,287.00

1,787.00

13,462.00

17,036.00

 

USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - PART TIME

PROGRAMME

1st SEMESTER
(MYR)

2nd SEMESTER
(MYR)

3rd - 6th SEMESTER
(MYR)

7th - 8th SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

9th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS
​​​​​​​(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 5 YEARS
​​​​​​​(MYR)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH STUDIES

2,267.00

1,527.00

2,027.00

1,527.00

1,527.00

14,956.00

18,010.00

 

USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PROGRAMME

1st SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

2nd SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

3rd - 6th SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

7th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER
​​​​​​​(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS
​​​​​​​(MYR)

STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS
​​​​​​​(MYR)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH STUDIES

4,015.00

3,275.00

3,775.00

3,275.00

22,390.00

28,940.00

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.

(1) Communicable Disease

Type of Disease / Problem Example

Example

1

  • Contagious
  • Difficult and require prolonged treatment
  • Expensive treatment
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C

2

  • Infectious
  • Treatable within certain period of time.
  • Tuberculosis

3

  • Infectious
  • Treatable within short period of time.
  • Malaria
  • Typhoid
  • Syphilis (VDRL)

4

  • Communicable Disease defined as epidemic by MOH
  • Japanese encephalitis,
  • SARS
  • Avian flu


(2)   Chronic Non-communicable Disease 

Type of Disease / Problem Example

Example

1

  • Condition that can endanger to himself or others.

  • Recurring repeatedly and affecting his study

  • Epilepsy

  • Schizophrenia

2

  • Expected to be prolonged.

  • Obvious and serious symptoms.

  • Prolong treatment schedule.

  • Dialysis

  • Cancer

3

  • Addiction or drug abuse as stated in AUKU or Malaysian Law.

  • Drugs.

  • Drugs

4

  • Continuous medication.

  • No serious symptoms.

  • Treatment does not affect study

  • Hypertension

  • Diabetes Melitus

 

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

Contact Us

Centre for Academic Management
Division of Graduate Studies
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800,  Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA

Phone: +606 797 8683 / +606 797 8684 
Email: pg@usim.edu.my /study@usim.edu.my