KLIEC-UUM PhD Political Science (UUMD)

Standard Duration: 36 Months (Including PCIS London)
​DOCTORATE AWARD:
​​DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (UUMD)
Universiti Utara Malaysia


​​PRE-REQUISITE AWARD:​
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED RESEARCH (PDAR)
London Examinations Board UK
via UTMSPACE Services Sdn Bhd
​​

ELECTIVE AWARD:
​​​​​PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INNOVATION AND STRATEGY (PCIS)
London Examinations Board UK
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

​Standard Entry
  • Candidates must have a Master's Degree.

Candidates must pass the KLIEC Entry Interview. 
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:

​Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered by full research. Students should have adequate research knowledge and skills as stipulated by the Academic Committee. Students who do not possess these criteria are required to register and pass the following two (2) pre-requisite courses with at least a B grade before they continue with their research:
  1. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology
  2. SCLE6014 Academic Writing; and/or
  3. Any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee

Students are also required to:
  1. Present their research work at colloquiums/symposiums set by the Ghazali Shafie Graduate School of Government/respective Schools;
  2. Present and defend their research proposals successfully;
  3. Produce at least two (2) articles, by choosing either (Option A or Option B). Option A: At least one (1) article is accepted for publication in ISI Journal or Scopus; and at least one (1) article is under review for publication in a refereed journal. Option B: Two (2) articles are published in a refereed journal;
  4. Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
  5. Submit a written thesis.
TUITION FEE (ALL):​
OTHER FEES:
  • PCIS Charges and Taxes of £481 must be paid prior to departure
  • Professional Diploma Examination Fee of £185 must be paid before graduation

FINANCIAL FACILITIES:
Eligibility, terms and conditions apply
  • Tax incentive of RM7,000
  • ​Biro Angkasa Financing
  • HRD Corp Claimable
  • MBSB Bank Education Financing-i
  • Study Now Pay Later Credit
  • Koperasi TNB Financing