EasyUni logo

false

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (Research)

About

The Doctor of Philosophy (Communication) is a postgraduate research programme offered by the Faculty of Applied Communication at Multimedia University. It provides students with advanced theoretical knowledge and research skills across various communication fields such as Corporate Communication, Strategic Communication, Media Studies, Digital Media Literacy, Advertising, Intercultural Communication, and Public Relations. Through a supportive supervision process led by experienced academics, students benefit from access to specialised resources and state-of-the-art research facilities. The programme offers a comprehensive academic journey, including participation in research-intensive workshops, international conferences, journal publications, and research competitions. Graduates are well-prepared to become successful researchers, experts, and future professionals in the communication industry.

 

Key facts

Statistics
Qualification Doctoral Degree (PhD)
Study mode Full-time, Part-time
Duration 3 years
Intakes January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Total estimated cost (local) BND 6,649
Total estimated cost (foreign) BND 5,202

Subjects

  • Communication, Media

Duration

3 years

Tuition fees

Description Local students Foreign students
Tuition fee BND 3,393 BND 5,202
Miscellaneous fees BND 3,257 Data not available
Total estimated cost of attendance BND 6,649 BND 5,202
Estimated cost per year BND 2,216 BND 1,734

Miscellanous fees explained

Local students

Description Amount
Admission Fee BND 172
Deposit BND 151
Yearly Student Development Fee BND 60

Foreign students

Description Amount
Admission Fee BND 226
International Processing Fee (Student Visa) BND 859
Deposit BND 151
Yearly Student Development Fee BND 60

Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this website is correct. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control and the Institution and EasyUni reserve the right to make amendments to any information contained in this website without prior notice. The Institution and EasyUni accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Admissions

Intakes

Entry Requirements

  1. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related fields accepted by the Senate; OR
  2. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
  3. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses; OR
  4. A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in the field or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by the Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
  5. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field recognised by Malaysian Government

English Entry Requirement:

Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent.

The English language requirement is waived for the candidates who are natives of and/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

Curriculum

Field of Research:

  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Banking & Finance
  • Cyberpreneurship
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • E-Commerce
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Knowledge Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Social Innovation
  • Technology and Innovation Management

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy , Privacy Statement and Terms & Conditions .

Chat on WhatsApp