Doctor of Philosophy (Geography)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- Geography
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
The aim of this programme is to enhance the student’s skills in current scientific knowledge in theory, method and application of geographic information in various fields such as urban and regional planning, social planning, resource management, business management and planning as well as environment aspects.
The programme structure is flexible and it allows students to acquire the opportunities of enhancing certain field of studies by doing research topics based on their interest, ability and educational experience.
Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule.
Research Thrust Areas:
Geography
- Human Geography
- Urban and Metropolitan Geography
- Economic and Development Geography
- Industrial Geography
- Population Geography
- Regional Development Planning
- Geography of Services
- Agricultural Geography
- Resource Management
- Geography of ASEAN and Asia-Pacific
- Geographical Information System
- Remote Sensing
- Geomorphology
- Hydrology
- Climatology
- Biogeography
- Geography
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:
PhD
- A Master’s or Bachelor’s (First Class Honours or CGPA ≥ 3.67/4) degree in a related area.
- Degree awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or international partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Results must be attached with the application form.
Duration
PhD
- Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
- Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters
Fees
Malaysian
- Registration Fees : RM 340.00
- Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 2900.00
- Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 750.00 (MA) / RM1000.00 (PhD)
International
- Registration Fees : RM 910.00
- Personal Bond : RM 1900.00
- Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 4350.00
- Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 1000.00 (MA) / RM1500.00 (PhD)
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
