PhD (Linguistics) - HUM

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
www.hum.usm.my

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A Master’s or Bachelor’s (First Class Honours or CGPA >3.67/4) degree in a related area.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

A minimum score of 550 in Paper- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
A minimum score of 213 in Computer- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or
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/ Semester	Part Time/ Semester
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/ Semester	Part Time/ Semester
Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1,575.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,088.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 375.00 Convocation Fee : 30.00	Registration Fee : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1,475.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 375.00 Convocation Fee : 30.00

** Fees are subject to change