Doctor of Philosophy (Communication)
PROGRAM DETAILS
Programme Code: A403Medium of instructions: English
Programme Option: By Research
BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAMME
At present, communication field is a systematic and professional area practiced in developed countries. It is an area that influences the society’s lifestyle and values. This programme is offered to enhance and manage Islamic knowledge in communication field especially in broadcasting and journalism.
It is hoped to produce knowledgeable professionals in communication field that will expand the teachings of Islam by opening room for researchers and educators to study, research and spread knowledge in the respective field.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication programme is offered by research mode of study.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication programme is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- To produce postgraduates with strong Islamic and communication knowledge to carry out broadcasting, journalism and production duties;
- To produce postgraduates in Islamic studies and committed in broadcasting, journalism and production work; and
- To produce efficient human resource and researcher that can provide maknawi and maddi contribution to the development of community and nation especially in broadcasting, journalism and advertising.
COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAMME
- Students are required to pass the compulsory courses in research methodology and data analysis.
- Students are required to sit and pass the qualifying test before they can start writing their thesis. The qualifying test is an examination of a research proposal presented in front of the qualifying test committee members. Should the students fail in their first attempt, they are allowed to retake the test once.
- Students are required to write a thesis in not more than 100,000 words (excluding footnotes, data collection, appendices, formulas, tables, diagrams, bibliographies, etc.).
- Students will be placed under a supervision of a supervisor/main supervisor and co-supervisor/supervisory committee members appointed by the Dean of Centre for Graduate Studies. The faculty will determine the appointment of supervisors.
- The thesis of each student will be examined by at least 3 examiners in which 2 of them are external examiners. A viva voce session will be conducted whereby the student defends his/her thesis in front of viva voce committee members.
- Students are required to publish at least 1 paper in a refereed journal and present at least 2 papers in a recognized conference or seminar.
- The duration for full time studies is from 6 to 8 semesters, whereas for part time studies is from 8 to 10 semesters.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST
Applicants are COMPULSORY to obtain a score of at least 510 in TOEFL (paper based) or 180 in TOEFL (computer based) or 64 in TOEFL (internet based) or Band 5 in IELTS or Band 3 in MUET as summarize in the following table:
Degree from Local Higher Institutions*
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3 | 3 | 5.0 | 510 | 180 | 64 | |
Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements are required to take an English Placement Test and must have at least Band 3 before registration.
ARABIC COURSE
Applicants are required to take an Arabic language course as a prerequisite of a postgraduate programme at USIM. The course, however, is not counted as part of the student's academic grade.
Applicants can be exempted from the Arabic language course if they can prove satisfactory Arabic language proficiency or submit proof of language proficiency together with the application form.
- A relevant Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent from USIM or another institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate;
or - Other relevant qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree AND with relevant professional experience recognised by the Senate;
or - Incumbent Master’s degree Student who has fulfilled the requirement of Regulations 9.0 and is approved by the JKPSU and the consent of the Senate to convert his/her study to Ph.D. degree.
Ph.D PROGRAMME FEES (BY RESEARCH)
| FACULTIES | MALAYSIAN STUDENT | INTERNATIONAL STUDENT | |
| FULL TIME | PART TIME | FULL TIME | |
| Faculty of Syariah & Law | RM13,832.00 | RM15,126.00 | RM23,975.00 |
| Faculty of Quran & Sunnah | RM13,832.00 | RM15,126.00 | RM23,975.00 |
| Faculty of Leadership & Management | RM13,832.00 | RM15,126.00 | RM23,975.00 |
| Faculty of Economics & Muamalat | RM14,432.00 | RM15,926.00 | RM25,175.00 |
| Faculty of Science & Technology | RM17,432.00 | RM19,126.00 | RM31,175.00 |
| Faculty of Major Language Studies | RM13,832.00 | RM15,126.00 | RM23,975.00 |
** Fees and charges above are based on the full study packages according to minimum period of study
*** Delayed registration: RM50.00
**** Certain amount will be charged for dissertation/thesis examination and re-examination
Health Requirement
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://ipps.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
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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MALAYSIA
Phone: +606-797 8640/8639
Fax: +606-797 8634
Email: cgs@usim.edu.my
Website: http://cgs.usim.edu.my
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