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PhD of Philosophy in Sport Studies

City University Malaysia

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

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About the program

A 36-month phd programme in sport studies at City University Malaysia.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Philosophy in Sport Studies. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Sport studies researcher

Curriculum

  • 36-month full-time programme of 80 credit hours. Modules include Research Methodology
  • Dissertation. Includes a research or final-year project. Subjects are listed by year on the programme page and are not limited to those shown.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent
  • IELTS 6.0 or MUET Band 4 (some programmes 5.0).

Accepted academic background

Master degree (MQF Level 7) or equivalent, Exceptional Bachelor graduates (first class or CGPA 3.67) only for direct entry by research

Language tests

  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal If Applicable
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review doctoral eligibility and identify a relevant research area. Contact a potential supervisor if requested by the university. Prepare transcripts
  2. a research proposal
  3. references where required. Submit the official application and required supporting documents. Await the admissions and research approval decision.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM18,000 MYR
Application feeRM250 MYR
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusPetaling Jaya Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Education & Liberal Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    260 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.