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Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies)
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (Chinese Studies) programme at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is a research-focused doctoral degree offered at the Kampar Campus. It is designed to equip scholars with the expertise to conduct independent, in-depth research and contribute original insights to the field of Chinese Studies. The programme fosters critical analysis, scholarly innovation, and academic excellence, preparing graduates to advance knowledge in Chinese language, literature, history, philosophy, and cultural studies.
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) | S$ 0 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 4,740 |
Subjects
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Humanities & Social Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | S$ 0 | S$ 4,740 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | S$ 5,891 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | S$ 0 | S$ 10,632 |
| Estimated cost per year | S$ 0 | S$ 3,544 |
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 one of these:
- Master’s degree from UTAR and shows evidence of adequate related research or work experience to the satisfaction of the Senate;
- A 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.
Language Requirement:
- Credit in SMP / O-level / UEC Chinese Language Examination
- Pass in STPM Chinese Language
- Minimum grade A (Level 8) in Chinese Proficiency Test: HSK (The Intermediate Certificate);
- Minimum level 5 in Test Of Proficiency- Huayu: TOP (Advanced level)
- Level 5 (minimum 210 marks, maximum 300 out of 300 marks) in China’s (New HSK) / New Chinese Proficiency Test (from 2010 onwards)
- Level 5 in Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) (from 2013 onward)
English Language Requirement for International Students:
- IELTS : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1)
- TOEFL : 410-413 / TOEFL iBT Score 40 - 45
- Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
- MUET Band 3.5
Curriculum
Compulsory Course:
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Research Methodology.
Research Component:
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Completion of a thesis that contributes original knowledge to the field of Chinese Studies.