Malaysia
Multimedia University
PhD
Media
In-person
2 Years
N/A
N/A
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Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) at Multimedia University is a doctoral research programme centred on creative multimedia inquiry within the Faculty of Creative Multimedia. It brings together advanced study in areas like design and creativity, animation and visual effects, virtual reality, interface design, media arts, and visual communication, with scope to pursue related topics that extend the field.
The experience is shaped by independent research and close academic supervision rather than taught coursework. It is positioned for candidates who want to develop original scholarship in creative multimedia and contribute to knowledge in a specialist media environment at PhD level.
Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) at Multimedia University is a research-focused programme for students planning advanced academic work in creative multimedia, supported by the published entry requirements and postgraduate study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) takes 2 years and is delivered in person.
Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Master's degree, Bachelor's degree or other accepted pathways.
Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Multimedia (By Research) focuses on Media at Multimedia University.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative Multimedia Technology as accepted by MMU Senate, and passing rigorous internal assessment |
| Master's degree | A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by MMU Senate, and passing rigorous internal assessment |
| Bachelor's degree | Conditional admissionA Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative Multimedia Technology with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent as accepted by MMU Senate, and passing rigorous internal assessment |
| Master's degree | Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government, and passing rigorous internal assessment. |
| Bachelor's degree | Conditional admissionA Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field of Creative Multimedia Technology with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent as accepted by MMU Senate, subject to rigorous internal assessment |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent |
| IELTS | IELTS: 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5. |
| MUET | MUET: Band3.5, Band4.0, Band4.0, Band4.5. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT: 40, 46, 60, 79. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL Essentials: 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5. |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English (PTE): 47, 51, 59, 63. |
| Linguaskill | Linguaskill Online: 154, 160, 169, 176. |
| English Language Requirement | The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction. |
