Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Social Sciences: Fees & Entry Requirements at Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Social Sciences

Malaysia

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What will I learn?

This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research. At Monash we have a robust intellectual curiosity about the world, with particular expertise in Southeast Asia. We want to know how the various peoples, communities, regions, states, institutions and organisations that constitute this world interact and shape the national, regional and global dynamics we encounter today. By understanding the forces that shape our lives, we aim to tackle the important issues so that we can change things for the better.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
RM54,720.00 (10,50,127) per year
Registration - RM200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/05/2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Monash University Malaysia

Jalan Lagoon Selatan,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
RM54,720.00 (10,50,127) per year
Registration - RM200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2027

Venue

Monash University Malaysia

Jalan Lagoon Selatan,

Bandar Sunway,

Selangor,

47500, Selangor, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following: A bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field A masters degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners reports will be taken into account Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Monash University Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University, ranked 36th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026).

  • Monash is ranked in the world’s top 50 universities
  • Highly qualified academic staff from across the world
  • Students can access affordable accommodation
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