MPhil/PhD Media, Languages and Cultures in Selangor Selangor Malaysia | University of Nottingham Malaysia

University of Nottingham Malaysia | Selangor Selangor Malaysia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
MYR 58,000
(c. USD14,635.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The School of Media, Languages and Cultures provides interdisciplinary research programs encompassing media, communications, and cultural studies. These programs explore diverse topics such as media democracy, Southeast Asian film studies, digital youth culture, internet policy, civil engagement, creative economies, and cinematic arts. Additional research areas span musical traditions, culinary identity studies, migration patterns, cross-cultural dynamics, and sociological aspects of multicultural societies.

In our interconnected digital age where technological advancements shape sociocultural and political discourse, the school's research programs foster essential insights into contemporary urban life. They cultivate critical perspectives on the significance of everyday media and cultural phenomena that often go unquestioned.

The PhD program in Media, Languages and Cultures delivers comprehensive training in social science research methods for data collection. With mentorship from accomplished faculty researchers, students develop analytical capabilities to interpret data and become autonomous scholars. Graduates emerge prepared for academic careers or research-oriented roles across relevant industries.

Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

Qualification Requirements

PhD

A good master’s degree (usually merit or higher), plus an upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in a relevant discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

Or

A first-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

MPhil and MRes

An upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in a relevant discipline. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

Before starting an online application, applicants are required to carefully read, review, and understand the Compliance with MQA Standards and Programme Standards, as well as the Checklist for application.

Applicants must possess a degree awarded by a recognised university.

Faculty-Specific Requirements

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering: A qualification in a related field is usually necessary for admission to postgraduate programmes.
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Consideration may be given to those whose previous degree is in a different discipline if they have relevant work experience and can supply further supporting documents as outlined in the application checklist.

Tuition MYR 58,000

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