Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia is a research-intensive program designed for students aiming to develop high-level research, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Supervised by internationally recognized scholars, students engage in original research culminating in a thesis of up to 80,000 words. The program is ideal for those looking to advance knowledge in their chosen field and contribute meaningfully to academic and social debates. Research opportunities span a wide range of disciplines and regional studies, particularly in Southeast Asia, within four multidisciplinary research clusters. Graduates are equipped for careers in academia, policymaking, media, international relations, and consultancy.
Research Areas
- Anthropology (visual and urban)
- Communications
- Critical Asian studies
- Cultural studies
- Development studies
- Film and television studies
- Gender and sexuality studies
- History
- Human geography
- International political economy
- International relations
- Internet studies
- Literary studies
- Media studies
- Migration studies
- Politics/political science
- Religious studies
- Sociology
- Theology
- Urban studies
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Honours Bachelor’s Degree | A four-year bachelor’s degree with a research component in the final year, achieving Honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field. |
| Equivalent Qualification | A degree considered by Monash as equivalent to Honours 1 or 2A. |
| Master’s Degree | A master’s with a significant research component (typically âÂÂ¥25% of full-time equivalent), with an Honours 2A or equivalent grade for the thesis/project. Examiner’s reports considered where grades are ungraded. |
| Other | Qualifications deemed equivalent by the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office. |
| English Language | – IELTS: Minimum overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. – TOEFL iBT: Score of 79 overall (Writing 21, Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18). – PTE Academic: Overall score of 58 with no communicative skill below 50. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 35,622 |