DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION (BY RESEARCH)

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.

Programme Duration
Full-Time: Min. 3 years, Max. 5 years
Part-Time: Min. 4 years, Max. 7 years

Field of Research
• Corporate Communication
• Public Relations
• Health Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Digital Media Literacy
• Advertising and Persuasion
• Strategic Communication
• Communication Related Area

i. 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
ii. 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
iii. 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
iv. 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
v. 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, if any, is based on item i – iv.)
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)