Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies)
(R3/224/8/0034)11/30 (A9050)
Sg Long Campus
Programme Details
| Intake | Open throughout the year |
| Duration | Full Time : Normal 3 years - Max 6 years Part Time : Normal 4 years - Max 8 years |
| Indicative Fees | Local: RM14,700.00 ~ RM15,71 International: RM27,300.00 Fee Explanation *excluding Visa application fees and Dissertation Examination fees |
| Programme Structure | Directed Readings in Chinese History/ Chinese Philosophy Directed Readings in Chinese Language/ Chinese Literature Research Methods in Chinese Studies Thesis |
Entry Requirement
| Academic Requirement |
|---|
(a) a Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (b) A Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (c) Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR. (d) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (e) A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate; or (f) Any other qualifications equivalent to (a), (b), (d) or (e) as approved by the Senate. |
| Language Requirement |
|---|
| - credit in SMP/O-level/UEC Chinese Language Examination |
| - pass in STPM Chinese Language; |
| - minimum grade A (Level 8) in Chinese Proficiency Test: HSK (The Intermediate Certificate); |
| - minimum level 5 in Test Of Proficiency- Huayu: TOP (Advanced level); |
| - Level 5 (minimum 210 marks, maximum 300 out of 300 marks) in China’s
(New HSK)/ New Chinese Proficiency Test (from 2010 onwards); |
| - Level 5 in Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) (from 2013 onward) |
| English Language Requirement for International Students |
| - IELTS : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1) |
| - TOEFL : 410-413/ TOEFL iBT Score
40 - 45, |
| - Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR) |
| - Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50 |
| - MUET Band 3.5 |
