PhD - Social and Behavioural Science in Kuching Malaysia | Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

A candidate must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% 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) 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. TOEFL iBT - 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20)