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PhD in Media and Communication Studies – Taylor's University
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Compare this course at other universities| Year 1 | 22,981 MYR |
| Year 2 | 22,981 MYR |
| Year 3 | 22,981 MYR |
| Total | 68,944 MYR ≈ 17,608 USD $ |
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Program Details
About the Program
The Media and Communication Studies programme prepares students to create content and communicate with audiences through traditional and digital media. Students study communication theory, journalism and media writing, public relations, advertising, digital media and social networks, radio and television production, and media ethics and law. They train in equipped studios, produce real content and graduate ready for media organisations, communication agencies and marketing departments. This PhD runs for 3-6 and is built on original research under academic supervision, preparing graduates for academic, research and senior advisory roles.
Career Paths
- Corporate communications manager
- Media consultant
- Media researcher
- Academic staff
Subjects
- Advanced Communication Theories
- Strategic Communication
- Digital Media and Audiences
- Advanced Media Research
- Research Methodology
- Statistical Analysis and Research Tools
- Postgraduate Seminar
- Dissertation or Research Project
Internship
At postgraduate level, the work placement is replaced by a research project or dissertation; depending on the programme, applied projects with industry partners may also be available, under specialist academic supervision.
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Admission Requirements
📌 Admission Terms and Requirements for the PhD
✅ First: Admission Conditions
The applicant must meet one of the following criteria:
📍 🎓 A Master's degree in the same field or a related field, with 💼 3 to 5 years of experience.
📍 📜 A Master's degree in a field different from the one being applied for, with 💼 3 to 5 years of work experience in the required field.
📍 🎖️ Other academic qualifications equivalent to the above and recognised by the 🏛️ Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
📑 Second: Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents as scanned (PDF) files, not photographed with a mobile phone:
📌 🖼️ A personal photo with a ⬜ white background, in 📏 passport-photo size.
📌 🛂 A copy of a passport valid for at least 18 months.
📌 📖 A copy of the Bachelor's degree certificate or 📜 graduation document and transcript, translated into English if not originally in English.
📌 📚 A copy of the Master's degree certificate or 📜 graduation document and transcript, translated into English if not originally in English.
📌 📂 A CV showing your 📖 academic background and 💼 work experience, with your 📧 email address and 📞 contact number.
📌 📩 Two recommendation letters from the 🏛️ university or 💼 employer, in English, with the referees' details:
✔️ Name 📝
✔️ Position 🎓
✔️ Workplace 🏢
✔️ Email address 📧
✔️ Contact number 📞
📌 📑 Research proposal in English.
📌 💼 Experience certificate covering at least 3 to 5 years.
🏅 English Language Requirements for the PhD
📌 📚 Accepted English language tests and minimum scores:
🔹 📝 IELTS: minimum 6.0 - 6.5.
🔹 🌍 TOEFL (iBT): minimum 60 - 90.
🔹 📖 TOEFL (PBT): minimum 550.
🔹 🏫 MUET (Malaysian University English Test): minimum Band 3 - 4.
🔹 📜 PTE (Pearson Test of English): minimum 50 - 58.
📌 ✅ Exemptions from the English language requirements:
✅ If your previous 🎓 university studies were in English (official proof from the university must be provided).
✅ If the applicant is from an English-speaking 🌍 country approved by the university.
📌 🔄 Alternative options if the requirements are not met:
Students can 📖 enrol on a preparatory English language course at approved institutes before starting their studies.
🔗 📌 Please browse the list of the best English language institutes in Malaysia here
Visa Documents
- Valid passport (min. 3 months validity)
- Official university acceptance letter
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Proof of financial sufficiency
- Police clearance certificate
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Health Insurance
- Comprehensive medical cover for study duration
- Hospital and clinic visits
- 24-hour emergency service
- Health insurance included in admission costs
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