DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme must possess:
a. a master’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; or
b. a bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of at least 3.67/First Class or equivalent from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate and pass the interview conducted by the Postgraduate Committee; or
c. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and d) fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.
MASTER PROGRAMME
Master’s Programme by Research
Applicants for a Master’s Programme by research must possess:
a. a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
b. a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; or
c. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
d. fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate
Master’s Programme by Coursework and Mixed Mode
Applicants for a Master’s Programme by coursework and mixed mode must possess:
a. a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; or
b. a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant
work experience; or
c. a diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed
APEL assessment (level 7); or
d. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and
e. fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate
International Applicant Applicants must fulfil one of these requirements:
a. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with minimum marks of 500, or
b. International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) with minimum band of 5.5 in all the components, or
c. MUET with at least Band 3 and above, or
d. Other requirements approved by the University Senate.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
* All international candidates should meet any one of the following English language requirements set by the University before they are accepted for admission.
* Satisfy any one of the following English language assessments with the requirement to attend the SCLE4186 Academic English Language Enhancement for Postgraduates during the study:
a. TOEFL score of between 477 to 549 for Paper Based Test
b. TOEFL score between 53 to 79 for Internet Based Test
c. IELTS of Band 5.5
d. MUET of Band 3.0
e. Cambridge English Advanced Test score of between 162 to 168
f. Pearson Test of English Academic score of between 42 to 49
* Satisfy any one of the following English language assessments without the requirement to attend the SCLE4186 Academic English Language Enhancement for Postgraduate during the study:
a. TOEFL Score of 550 and above in the Paper Based Test
b. TOEFL Score of 80 and above in the Internet Based Test
c. IELTS of Band 6.0 and above
d. MUET of Band 4.0 and above
e. Cambridge English Advanced Test score of 169 and above
f. Pearson Test of English Academic score of 50 and above
* Exemption for meeting the above English Language requirement are given to candidates with any of the following qualifications:
a. Obtain a degree from any institutions with English language Education System
b. Obtain a degree from any Public University in Malaysia with English as a language of instruction
c. Obtain a degree from any Private University or College University in Malaysia that are listed in Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR)
Students who do not meet any of the above English language requirement will not be allowed to register for courses or continue with their programme of study. They may attend the Intensive Language Course for International Students that will prepare and assist them for their MUET examination.