DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA) (BY RESEARCH)

Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM) focuses on research areas covering topics in Design & Creativity, Animation & Visual Effects, Advertising Design, Virtual Reality, Video, Film Production & Cinematography, Interface Design & Product Design, Media Arts, Multimedia Learning & E-learning, Interaction Design, Sound and Music, Visual Communications & Graphic Design, and Media, Culture & Humanities. FCM is also interested to venture into other areas for the improvement of knowledge and skills in the field of creative multimedia. More details are available here: http://creative.mmu.edu.my/research-areas/

Programme Duration

Full-Time: Min. 2 years, Max. 5 years
Part-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 7 years

Fields of Research
• Advertising Design
• Education Technology
• Film, Animation and Visual Effects
• Media Art Technology
• Photography
• Sound and Music
• Virtual Reality
• Visual Communication
• User Interface, User Experience, and Interaction Design
• Integrated Desi

i. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative
Multimedia Technology as accepted by MMU Senate, and passing rigorous
internal assessment; OR
ii. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by MMU
Senate, and passing rigorous internal assessment; OR
iii. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative
Multimedia Technology with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent as accepted
by MMU Senate, and passing rigorous internal assessment
iv. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised
by the Malaysian Government, and passing rigorous internal assessment.
Note: Rigorous internal assessment includes a presentation interview (online / virtual
/ conventional), submission of portfolio and research proposal
English Language Requirement
An applicant is required to possess a sufficient level of English language proficiency by
obtaining one of the following:
(1) a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 ; or
(2) a minimum overall TOEFL iBT score of 60 ; or
(3) a minimum MUET overall band score of 4 ; or
(4) a minimum Pearson Test of English score of 59 ; or
(5) a minimum Cambridge Qualifications and Test score of 169; or
(6) a minimum Linguaskill overall band score of 169
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 candidates who are native
English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as
medium of instruction.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)