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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching , Sarawak ,Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy

PhD candidates are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, each equivalent to 70,000 – 100,000 words:

  • a written research thesis; or
  • a written research thesis including associated papers; or
  • an artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation).

The candidate is expected to conduct independent research of high originality and quality; independently conceive of, design, conduct and complete a research project; develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the research area and methodological approaches; and communicate convincingly with relevant audiences.

  • Teacher Training and Education Science
  • Social and Behavioural Science
  • Business and Administration
  • Biology and Biochemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physical Science (Broad Programmes)
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Use
  • Engineering and Engineering Trades (Broad Programes)

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Application Processing Time in Days: 60

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
Unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Researcher,
  • Research Analysis
  • CEO
  • Academic advisor
  • Lecturer

 

PSW Opportunity

  • 1 Year PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission requirement

A candidate must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) in that discipline.
 
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1n (average grade between 80-100) or Class 2Ab (average grade between 70-79) level.
 
Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualification below, at the required standard of achievement:
  • a four year degree; or
  • a three year degree and a Masters by
  • Research; or
  • a three year degree and an Honours year; or
  • a three year degree and a Masters by Coursework that includes a research component with a duration of at least one semester full time (or part time equivalent)

English requirement

Applicants must produce evidence of adequate language capability in written and spoken English through one of the following:
  • obtain a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL equivalent no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
  • satisfactorily complete the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
  • successfully complete a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 144000 MYR
    Average Cost of Living: 21000 MYR /year
    Application Fee: N/A
This Institution is not directly represented by us and applications / visa support (to them) attract a nominal charge