Doctor Of Philosophy In Music

Entry Requirements Candidates may be admitted into the programme by meeting all the academic, language, music or audition, and proposal requirements below. Additional documentations such as prior experiences in the field and recommendation letters are required.; Academic Requirements; ; Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:; A Master’s Degree accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEPs) Senate of the institution; or; Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate of the institution.; Notes for PhD by research:; There shall be no direct entry from the bachelor’s degree level to the doctoral degree level.; However, candidates with bachelor’s degree qualifications, registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to doctoral degree programmes; Application of conversion must be done within one year after the candidate registers for master’s degree programmes.; Application approval is subject to: Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral degree level;; Rigorous internal assessment by the HEP and;; Approval by the HEP Senate; ; ; Research Proposal Requirements; ; Research proposals should be 1200-1500 words in length (excluding title and references) and include the following sections:; Title; Introduction; Background and Rationale; Review of Literature; Research Question(s); Research Methods; Timetable; References; Please complete your proposal using this template and submit it along with your application.; ; English Language Requirements; ; For Local students; Cambridge Linguaskills; 176; IELTS Academic; Band 6.5; Cambridge English Qualification and Test; 300; TOEFL; 79; Pearson Test of English; 63; MUET; Band 4.5; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; 109; ; * If your native language or the prior degree studies is not in English, proof of English language proficiency is required when submitting your application. If English language is the medium of instruction from previous institution, supporting document is required.; ; For International Students; Cambridge Linguaskills; 176; IELTS Academic; Band 6.5; Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests; (OET); 300; TOEFL; 79; Pearson Test of English; 63; MUET; Band 4.5; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS; 109; ; ; ; ; Interview; ; All applicants will go through an initial screening and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.; ; Flow Cha Fee note: UCSI University official programme page lists approximate international student total fee RM98,085; backend annual fee is annualised over the published duration (Full Time – 3 Years / Part Time – 7 years). A 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens from 1 July 2025 as stated by UCSI. Source: UCSI University official programme page https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/programmes/doctor-philosophy-music