Overview

PhD in Creative Arts and Media delivered by Sunway University is research-based culminating in a thesis (which may include a practical creative arts component, where applicable) that demonstrates mastery of the advanced points, craft and discipline of the area of research.

Key facts

Students may opt for a conceptual or research-creation path.

The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their work through artistic or academic forms.

Students may integrate creative arts practice and the creation of artworks or other artefacts as part of their research.

The programme welcomes historical, theoretical or philosophical approaches along with analytical interpretative inquiry into the works and practices of the creative arts and media.

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Programme Structure

Areas of Research

Advertising, Broadcasting, Internet, Branding

Creative Arts and Media

Film Production

Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication

Music and Theatre Performance

Visual Arts or New Media Creation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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International: Email the University before applying. All application document are to be submitted to International Office at least 8week before the intake date

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis, as accepted by the University Senate; AND
Interview: Candidates are to pass an interview conducted by a panel from the School of Arts. This is to assess the candidate’s communication abilities and interest in research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13282 USD / year

≈ 13282 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11754 USD / year

≈ 11754 USD / year

Additional Details

RM53,020 for Malaysian students

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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