Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies and International Affairs) Faculty of Modern Langguages and Communication 43400 UPM SERDANG Selangor, MALAYSIA Tel: +6038946 8788 Fax: +60389439914 Email: ups@fbmk.upm.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Field of Study : Communication
Introduction
This advance programme aims to equip candidates with theories and practices in the field of communication. Candidates are exposed to the latest development and issues in communication and they pursue an in-depth study of a specific area of communication of their interest. This programme is meant for academicians and professionals in the public and private sectors to pursue their studies in one of the following areas of specialization: (1) Human Communication and(2) Mass Communication.
Entrance Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Communication or related fields from recognized universities with a CGPA of 3.50.
Semester Programme Offered
First and second semester every year. Duration of programme: 3 years Classes: During week days (Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm)
A doctoral candidate is required to register for the course SPSS 6999 Doctoral Research. This course entails a research project and at the end of the candidature, the candidate will submit a thesis. The thesis will then be sent for examination and a viva voce will be held to determine the candidate’s competence in the area study.
ii. Seminar
SPS 6903 Seminar
A doctoral candidate is required to enrol on the SPS 6903 course that represent a defense of the research proposal. This course has to be taken in the second semester of study. The course will be assessed and the candidate will be given Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.
iii. Comprehensive Examination
A candidate pursuing the doctoral programme is required to pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. This examination is attempted upon of all coursework stipulated in the programme. It is designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge in the area of study, and his or her ability to integrate knowledge about research and theory to address basic issue in the area concerned as well as to understand related research methods and design.
Tuition Fees
Basic Fee
First semester RM 1,900.00
Second and subsequent semesters RM 1,650.00
Final semester RM 2,650.00
International students have to pay additional fees of RM 1,000.00 per semester.
Further Information
Please contact:
Unit Siswazah dan Pengantarabangsaan Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
Tel: 603-89468702
Email:
or
Penyelaras Program Siswazah Komunikasi Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia Attn : Dr. Hamisah Hasan Tel: 603-89468667
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