PhD (Linguistics) - School of Humanities

OVERVIEW

This programme of study is to provide a professional qualification and specialist training in the discipline, and may prepare for doctoral level study. The program aims to equip students with an understanding of key issues and research finding in applied linguistics, and with the skills to make a substantial professional contribution to the field.
The program prepares students for entrance into the profession as both teachers and scholars.
Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule

Malay Linguistics/Translation and Interpretation

• Translation Studies
• Phonetic and Phonology of Malay Language
• Morphology of Malay Language
• Syntax of Malay Language
• Sociolinguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Semantics and Pragmatics of Malay Language
• Discourse Studies
• Audiovisual Translation (Dubbling, Subtitling)
• Consecutive Interpreting
• Simultaneous Interpreting
• Translation of Advertisement
• Malay Language Studies
• Translation

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Humanities
https://humanities.usm.my/

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Master’s degree with CGPA 3.00/4 or
• Bachelor’s (CGPA 3.67/4) degree in a related field.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• The applicants native language is English or National language
• Applicant graduated from institutions of higher learning which use English Language as the medium of instruction.
• English courses offered by British Council.
• Passed USM's Intensive English Course Level IV with minimum gred B.
• English courses offered by selected Public / Private Universities.

DURATION

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00	Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 1,000.00 Convocation Fee : 120.00

 

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 475.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,088.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 30.00	Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 475.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 30.00

** Fees are subject to change