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Master of Creative Arts and Media

Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
2 years
English
On campus
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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Arts and Media is a 3-year full-time phd programme offered by Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.

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 advanced expertise in Creative Arts and Media
undertake rigorous independent research
critically evaluate evidence
and communicate original findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Academia
arts and culture
creative industries

Curriculum

Research programme ending in a thesis that may include a practical creative component. Students design and run an independent project under supervision
complete one core Research Methods module and share findings with the scholarly community. Supervision spans digital media
culture and heritage
performance and creation
and cities.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree in a related field
other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia
APEL.A
Bachelor's degree (MQF Level 6) in a related field with CGPA 2.50
CGPA 2.00-2.49 considered with prerequisite courses or assessment (e.g. Artificial Intelligence)
interview for some programmes

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a related field; other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia; APEL.A

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required
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	$5,837 USD
Application fee	RM742 MYR
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunway University, Bandar Sunway
Faculty or school	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Creative Arts and Media
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
Closed
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
6 May 2027
173 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.