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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (SOCIAL WORK)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (SOCIAL WORK)

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM)

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM)

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Description The Doctor of Philosophy programme is a comprehensive programme offered to individuals who wish to specialize in any particular areas of psychology, sociology, social work, social policy, counselling, correctional, and social studies. Students may select a particular field of study or an area of specialization within the aforementioned disciplinary fields, and propose a research project. Students may also approach any of the academic staff for advise and consultation, or to look for a supervisor, which is a common practice for this type of study. This program involves extensive research process under the supervision of highly qualified academic staff. Potential candidate may enquire more about any particular research areas or topics of interest by contacting the Postgraduate Programme Coordinator.
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM)
Qualification Doctoral Degree
Course Duration 60 months
NEC Field -
Entry Requirements GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess:

A master’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; OR
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate;
English Requirement TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test
IELTS of Band 6.0 and above
MUET of Band 4.0 and above
Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above
Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above
Special Requirement -
Scholarship No Scholarship Available
Scholarship URL -
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