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PhD of Communication

Sunway University

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A communication degree that uses the Washington, D.C. Location for internships and media experience.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Communication. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Communication Specialist
  • Communication Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Communication degree with courses such as broadcast writing and delivery
  • Public speaking and journalism. Students can publish in the student-run online paper and magazine
  • Present at the Student Research Conference
  • Take part in faculty-mentored DISCOVER research
  • And complete internships in the Washington
  • D.C. Media and public affairs scene.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent
  • Master's degree in the relevant field with CGPA 3.00
  • or other qualifications on case-by-case basis
  • interview

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in the relevant field or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application Form
  • Health Declaration Form
  • Passport Photographs
  • Passport Copy (All Pages)
  • Certified Academic Qualifications
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)

How to apply

  1. Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
  2. health declaration
  3. photographs
  4. passport pages and certified academic qualifications. Include English language results when required. Submit documents and the initial payment to the International Office at least eight weeks before intake. Accept the offer
  5. complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,182 USD
Application feeRM742 MYR
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunway University, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentCommunication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    6 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    6 May 2027

    173 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.