Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

(N/210/8/0017 (MQA/PA5488) 02/21)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) programme is a generic Ph.D programme offered by the Cluster of Education and Social Sciences, Open University Malaysia (OUM).It is a programme that links a variety of disciplines in social sciences, humanities, education and languages. This programme focuses on specialised areas where OUM has a wide range academic expertise that will add value to the learning experience of each candidate.

The objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) are:

• To produce more graduates at Ph.D level in various fields of knowledge and expertise in tandem with the national development policy;
• To produce more graduates who are able to come up with authentic researches, current, and self-contained at the higher level; and
• To produce graduates who can integrate various theories and knowledge in contributing to the society and national development.

Fields of Study:

Field 1

Field 2

Application Requirements:

• Every applicant must send a research proposal together with his/her application; OR
• Every applicant must send a research proposal 2 weeks after his/her application.

Important Skills for Ph.D Candidates

In order to successfully complete a Ph.D programme, learners will need a diverse set of skills. A Ph.D candidate needs to:

• Practise independence and self-reliance:
  A Ph.D programme requires a learner to study and conduct research with the assistance of a supervisor. While the supervisor will provide support and guidance in all areas of the programme, a learner needs to be aware of all stipulated guidelines and expectations and determine what needs to be achieved in different stages of study and research.
• Have determination:
  A learner must have the determination and commitment to keep going and not give up, as preparing a Ph.D research thesis will take up to four years.
• Know how to manage time:
  This is especially crucial for candidates taking up a Ph.D programme in open and distance learning (ODL) as it is up to the learner to prioritise and manage study-related tasks with personal and professional commitments to ensure that each task can be completed.
• Know how to accommodate challenges and seek solutions:
  A learner will face many obstacles and challenges throughout a Ph.D research project. Thus, each learner needs to be flexible enough to adapt to these challenges and find solutions to issues that may appear during the project.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills:
  A learner needs to leverage on communication skills in all areas of research, not only for discussions with peers and supervisors, but especially in research proposal defence and viva voce. A learner also needs to know how to communicate clearly and effectively in the writing of the Ph.D thesis.
• Pick up new skills along the way:
  The PhD journey is long and challenging, and while the University will do its best to help, each learner must be open to learn new skills and develop new approaches and perspectives, such as in critical thinking, managing the research and ensuring personal effectiveness.

Programme Facts

Language of instruction:English and Bahasa Melayu
Mode of study : Part-time
Mode of delivery:

• 1. Self-Managed Learning
• 2. Online Learning
• 3. Face-to-face Sessions

Method of delivery : Open and Distance Learning
Supervisor : Provided by OUM
MQA Accreditation : N/210/8/0017

Prof. Datuk Dr Mohd Tajudin
Bin Md Ninggal

Program Director

Tel (Office) :
03 780 13911

Email :
tajudin
@oum.edu.my

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* International students are required to pay registration fees of RM1,500 and an additional 20% for the tuition fees.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
These discounts are for subject fees only and are not applicable for research and other fees. The discounts are also not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM50 (Malaysian) & RM200 (International Students)

Normal Entry
a. Master degree (KKM Level 7) in related field; orb. Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government.

NOTE: Intake is subject to the approval of the Post-Graduate Committee of the Cluster.

Note:

1. The provisional offer of admission will be revoked if the candidate:
   1. Fails to submit evidence of qualification within the stipulated date; or
   2. Does not meet the entry requirements of the University.
2. Entry requirements are subject to change as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.