Overview

Features

The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Creative Arts PhD programme is awarded based on the examination of a thesis, prepared under supervision, which represents an original and significant contribution to knowledge and comprehension in the chosen field of study.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Music - Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Music Technology, Music Education

Drama and Theatre - Arts Management, Drama Ethics and Philosophy, Drama for Education, Eastern Drama, Modern Drama, Theatre Criticism, Traditional Theatre

Dance - Asian Dance, Choreography, Dacne Criticism, Ethnology, Indigenous and Malay Dance

Visual Arts - Malaysian Art, Thai Art and Architecture, Islamic Art, Comparative Study of 20th-century art in Southeast Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Drama Painting & Drawing

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's Degree or its equivalent in the related field.

Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

58000 MYR / year

≈ 58000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30100 MYR / year

≈ 30100 MYR / year

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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Creative Arts.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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