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Taylor’s PhD in Social Sciences covers a critical gap in the provision of PhD programs in the Social Sciences, particularly at Malaysian private universities. They are committed to cultivating and converting social science graduates into public intellectuals by providing a highly desired educational course.
As a graduate, you will be able to expand your knowledge in certain domains of social sciences while also developing skills in constructing sophisticated research procedures. Their program instills a social conscience in you, enabling you to make a significant effect on academic and professional practices in developing concerns in the social sciences.
| School | Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Study Options | Full time or part time |
| Study Program | 3 to 6-year (full time) 4 to 8-year (part time) |
| Intakes | February, April, June, September and October |
| Research-focused | Curriculum |
Program Structure
Key Research Area
Taylor’s University thinks that research may influence the future. Taylors PhD in Social Sciences program offers a wide range of themes with the goal of influencing the future in areas such as society, technology, economics, and environment.
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Social Anthropology
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- International Relations
Entry Requirements
Taylors provided two admission routes for this PhD program: regular mode and previous to publication mode. Their PhD by Prior Publication method offers an unique approach to a Doctorate based on your current body of work. They respect your earlier works and incorporate them as an important element of your Doctoral grant proposal.
General Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in the field or related fields accepted by Senate; or Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) recognized by the Government of Malaysia.
- A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (Cumulative Grade Point, CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program; Undergo internal assessment; and any other requirements of the HEP
- Students without a qualification in the related field but with relevant working experience requires to fulfil the following conditions:
- GGPA above 2.50 must have at least one (1) year of relevant working experience; or
- GPA 2.00 to 2.50 must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience;
- IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40 (Internet Based Test) 600 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score) The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
Career Options
- Academician (higher education institutions)
- Postdoctoral research fellow in the area of social sciences
- Social researcher in research institutes
- Advocators of social issues and independent agent of change
- Management and administration positions in multinational corporations, international organizations and GLCs
- Business and market Analysts
- Media, social, and cultural analysts
- Writer, publisher, editor, corporate communications and public relations officer
- Trainer and talent development in business entities, governmental agencies and civil society organizations
- Policy developer, coordinator and implementor
- Social worker and public welfare officer
- Management / organizational consultant and strategist
- Senior officer, researcher, mediator and advisors to governmental agencies
- Senior personnel, researcher and advisors to civil society organizations
Program Fees
| Local Student | MYR 48,650 |
| International Student | USD 16,384 |
