Masters or PhD Research Programme

Research programme refers to graduate programme that is wholly research based. Student is assigned to an experienced member of academic staff as a supervisor or to a supervisory panel. A panel is made up of graduate staff and experts from either within or outside the University. The academic progress of research students is evaluated two times a year through progress reports. The degree is examined through the presentation of a thesis and a viva voce examination. A student who has satisfied the Graduate Studies Committee in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree.

Masters Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or
• A Bachelor degree or equivalent with at least CGPA of 2.50 and did not achieve CGPA of 2.75, may be admitted depends on rigorous internal evaluation, or
• A Bachelor degree or equivalent but with CGPA less than 2.50, may be admitted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field.
• For international students, a minimum IELTS Score of 5.0 or its equivalent ( eg. TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test-196; TOEFL Internet Test 69-70 or MUET Band 3) is required.
• Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.
• Duration of Study: The normal duration of study for a Master's degree (by research) is (2 - 4) years full-time or (3 - 6) years part-time.

PhD Entry Requirements

Entry 1: With Master Degree

• A Master Degree with good pass from an approved university in an area relevant to the candidate's proposed area of research.
• Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.
• For international students, a minimum IELTS Score of 5.0 or its equivalent (e.g TOEFL-525; TOEFL Computer Test-196; TOEFL Internet Test 69-70 or MUET Band 3) is required (as approved by Senate Nos. 04/2020 -189).

Entry 2: Direct Entry from Bachelor Degree Level to PhD by Research Programme

• A Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, as accepted by the Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
• Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate.
• Duration of Study: The normal duration of study for a PhD (by research) is 3 - 6 years (full-time) or 4 - 8 years (part-time).