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PhD of Food Studies

Taylor's University

  • Subang Jaya, Malaysia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Research doctorate on the cultural, Social, Economic and political dimensions of food.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced expertise in in PhD in Food Studies
  • Undertake rigorous independent research
  • Critically evaluate evidence
  • and communicate original findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Food Marketing
  • Product Manager in Food Industries
  • Management in Foodservice
  • Consultant in Foodservice Planning & Design
  • Business & Market Analyst for Food Industries
  • Food Health & Nutritional Counselors
  • Food Anthropologist
  • Food Journalist
  • Food Engineer
  • Academician

Curriculum

  • Research programme: first-year research methodology modules (6 credit hours) followed by supervised research
  • See the programme page for research areas.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Masters degree in the field or related fields (Level 7
  • MQF) or its equivalent as accepted by the Taylor's University Senate
  • or Passed Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with min. CGPA 3.67 and passed related qualifying assessment
  • Master's degree
  • No minimum grade published.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree in the field or related field, Research proposal and two academic referee reports.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check research entry requirements and identify a suitable research area or supervisor where applicable. Prepare academic transcripts and relevant research supporting documents. Submit the postgraduate research application and respond to any requests for additional information. Complete enrollment and visa steps after an offer if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$5,696 USD
Application fee$75 USD
DepositRM3,000 MYR

Program details

CampusTaylor's Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya
Faculty or schoolTaylor's Culinary Institute
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteSee https://university. Taylors. Edu. My/en/study/scholarships-and-financial-aid/postgraduate-scholarships. Html.

Intakes and deadlines

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    February 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.