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PhD of English

University of Nottingham Malaysia

  • Semenyih, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Nottingham Malaysia campus

About the program

A one-year research master's in English completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in English in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in english in research master concepts
  • Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Project Assistant
  • Program Coordinator

Curriculum

  • Independent research project in English guided by a supervisor
  • Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
  • And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master degree with merit or distinction plus 2:1 bachelor degree
  • or first-class honours degree
  • in a relevant area (non-UK qualifications assessed against this standard)

Accepted academic background

Master or first-class bachelor degree in a relevant subject, research proposal and agreed supervisor

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
  • TOEFL iBT 100 (tests to Jan 2026) or 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in each element (tests from Feb 2026)
  • PTE Academic 76 (no less than 65 in each element)

Documents you’ll need

  • Undergraduate Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and contact a potential supervisor before applying. Apply online through NottinghamHub with a research proposal; application fee RM424 including 6% SST
  2. non-refundable. Upload degree certificates
  3. transcripts
  4. passport or ID copy and English proof. Processing can take up to three months; accept the offer online. Obtain student visa approval before entering Malaysia; processing can take up to two months.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM64,660 MYR
Application feeRM424 MYR
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusSemenyih Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Humanities
Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship notePostgraduate Research Scholarship offers competitively awarded 50% tuition fee reductions for eligible full-time research students, or 75%–100% reductions for certain September-intake awards, subject to capacity and selection. Normally covers up to three research-active years of a PhD, subject to academic progression.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.