Master of Philosophy

Postgraduate Research SOCIAL SCIENCE UTM Johor Bahru

Programme Overview

Faculty
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (Language Academy)
Duration
Min: 1.5 Years
Max: 4 Years
Study Scheme
Full Time
Study Mode
Research
Delivery Mode
Face-to-Face

Fees

Malaysian
RM9,560
Local Student Fees
International
RM25,400
International Student Fees

Programme Codes

UTM Code MLAGA3AJA
NEC 0200 (Arts and humanities not further defined)
MQA MQA/SWA17236

The program is an advanced research degree which enables students to complete extensive, independent research thesis under the close supervision of supervisors. In pursuit of excellence, the doctoral thesis focuses on the broad field of Art and Humanities in particular in the area of language in communication and linguistics.

Faculty Compulsory Course:
UHPP6013 Language and Communication Research Methodology

University General Course (offered by other faculties) *choose one

Thesis (must register every semester):
MLAG 1100 Research (1st semester)
MLAG 1200 Research (2nd semester)
MLAG 2100 Research (3rd semester)

PEO 1: Proficient in synthesizing in-depth relevant knowledge in solving real world problems using research skills
PEO 2: Competent in demonstrating critical and creative ideas by applying leadership, personal and interpersonal skills, in order to expand and share the knowledge in related field
PEO 3: Enthusiastic in adopting and extend the latest relevant knowledge and cutting-edge technologies through life-long learning process
PEO 4: Comply with professional, societal and ethical responsibilities

PLO 1: Apply critical and integrative knowledge to manage and solve complex issues or problems through research, using latest techniques, tools, and advanced skills to make decisions and come up with new ideas and solutions
PLO 2: Make substantial contributions through the creation of new knowledge/theories/ solutions/practice through originality and independent research, which satisfies peer reviews and international standards.
PLO 3: Demonstrate mastery of practical skills and scientific skills to solve complex research problems.
PLO 4: Work to deal with different people in the learning and community of employees, other groups and networks, ethically and professionally.
PLO 5: Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, ideas and research findings using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies through various mediums.
PLO 6: Use, improve existing or develop new appropriate tools or methodologies using a broad range of information, media and technology to support and enhance research activities.
PLO 7: Demonstrate skills in designing, critical evaluation, and analysing numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.
PLO 8: Demonstrate leadership, professionalism and management skills, and take full responsibility for own work, and significantly for others in the research organization.
PLO 9: Take full responsibility for own work and where relevant be accountable for overall management of one’s research organization and professional development.
PLO 10: Demonstrate entrepreneurial characteristics.
PLO 11: Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice as a postgraduate student.

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Atau

Kelayakan lain yang setaraf dengan Ijazah Sarjana Muda dan pengalaman dalam bidang berkaitan yang diiktiraf oleh Senat UTM.
Syarat Kelayakan Bahasa Inggeris

Semua pelajar antarabangsa yang memohon ke program Pascasiswazah Universiti Teknologi Malaysia mesti mempunyai sijil:
1. TOEFL (TOEFL iBT/ TOEFL iBT HOME EDITION) 60,
2. IELTS Band 6.0,
3. MUET Band 4,
4. PTE 59 atau
5. Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ)/B1 Preliminary / B2 First (FCE)/C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE) 169
6. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP – ELS) complete level 109 and above
7. Linguaskill Online (HANYA di bawah SASBADI) 169

English Language Lecturer, Editor, Translator, Data Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Customer Service Officer, Copywriter, and Training Officer.

Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)

Programme Director

Dr. Ermi Ruziyana binti Md Nordin
Email: ermi.ruziyana@utm.my
Contact Number: 019-7540719

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