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Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences

Monash University Malaysia

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

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Social Sciences at Monash University Malaysia is a 3-year programme in the School of Arts and Social Sciences focused on an extensive independent research project with at least two supervisors, Leading to a thesis.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Formulate original research questions in Arts and Social Sciences
  • Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
  • Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

  • Research Scientist
  • University Researcher
  • Subject Specialist

Curriculum

  • Illustrative study areas: creative practice
  • Critical interpretation
  • Production skills and constructive feedback.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Pre-university qualification (A Level
  • STPM
  • UEC
  • IB
  • Australian Year 12
  • Matriculation
  • MUFY
  • Sunway College foundation
  • Diploma of Business or Diploma of Higher Education Studies) with the entry score set for the course (for example A Level 7
  • ATAR 70
  • IB 25 for Business and Commerce)
  • Some courses need mathematics or science prerequisites.. Entry grade detail: Entry score varies by course
  • E.g. Bachelor of Business and Commerce: A Level 7
  • ATAR 70
  • IB 25
  • MUFY 60%
  • STPM 7.3
  • UEC <=6
  • Matriculation 2
  • Bachelor of Science: see course page.

Accepted academic background

Pre-university qualification required (GCE A Level, STPM, UEC, IB, Australian Year 12, Matriculation, MUFY, Sunway College foundation and others), SPM/O-Level alone is not enough, Diploma of Business or Diploma of Higher Education Studies also accepted, Some courses need Mathematics or science prerequisites.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry score
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Intake and international deadline for your course. Apply online through the MyApps portal or an authorised agent and pay the non-refundable application fee
  4. RM106 for non-Malaysians. Upload transcripts
  5. English test results and credit documents. Receive the offer package. Sign the acceptance form
  6. Pay the initial fee in the offer letter and send proof of payment. Apply for the student pass through the Admissions and Student Pass Office and buy health insurance. Attend orientation and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM53,115 MYR
Application feeRM100 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusBandar Sunway campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentArts and Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value144
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    18 Dec 2026

    34 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    14 May 2027

    181 days left
  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    13 Aug 2027

    272 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.