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PhD of Communication
- Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
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
- Confirm the programme entry requirements and intake availability with Sunway University. Prepare the completed international application form
- health declaration
- photographs
- 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
- complete the student pass process and follow the university enrolment instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,182 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | RM742 MYR |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sunway University, Bandar Sunway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
| Department | Communication |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-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
ClosedProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
6 May 2027
173 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 6 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $5,182 USD per year. The application fee is RM742 MYR. The estimated living cost is RM24,000 MYR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6. An interview is required.

