Doctor of Philosophy (English Language Studies)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Language Studies
- Level Of Study:
- PhD. Studies
- Course Subject:
- English Language and Literature
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
This field of study is to promote the study of the production, distribution and reception of texts, of their linguistic, rhetorical and literary structures and functions, and of internal and external forces that create literature in English Language. The programme aims to fulfil the needs of graduates who are interested in furthering their studies in Linguistics and English Language Studies.
The programme prepares students for entrance into the profession as both teachers and scholars.
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:
English Language Studies
• Applied Linguistics
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Literacy Studies [Reading & Writing]
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
• Teaching & Learning of English TESL/TEFL
• English for Specific Purposes
• English Literature
• Malaysian Literature in English
• Corpus-based Language Studies
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
