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Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
About
Creativity is an essential skill in the digital age. The Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Arts programme, offered by the Faculty of Creative Industries, prepares candidates for an intellectual journey within the creative sector. PhD students have the opportunity to specialize in various fields, including fine arts, audio-visual techniques and media production, film and screen studies, digital media, game studies, performing arts, graphic design, and multimedia, among other disciplines related to creativity and the arts.
Through rigorous research, postgraduate students contribute valuable insights that advance knowledge and foster the development of new ideas, theories, and creative approaches within the arts. Graduates of the programme are equipped with the expertise to excel in industries that involve artistic expression, communication, writing, content creation, design, and project management.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Tuition (Local students) | RM 1 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | RM 13,300 |
Subjects
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Creative Arts & Design
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | RM 1 | RM 13,300 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | RM 19,450 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | RM 1 | RM 32,750 |
| Estimated cost per year | RM 1 | RM 10,917 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate;
- Master’s degree of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate;
- Candidates without a related Master’s degree in the field or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from UTAR with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and show evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate;
- A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields of another university or equivalent qualification from an institution with First Class Honours or with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 as approved by the Senate and shows evidence of related research aptitude to the satisfaction of the Senate;
- Any other qualifications equivalent to the above as approved by the Senate.
English Language Requirement:
- IELTS Academic : 6.0
- TOEFL : 600 / TOEFL iBT Score 78
- MUET Band 4
Curriculum
Compulsory Course:
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Research Methodology
Research Work:
Thesis must demonstrate originality, critical thinking, and contribute to solving current issues and advancing knowledge.