Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Studies
PROGRAM DETAILS
Programme Code: FA5627Medium of instructions: Arabic
Duration of Studies:
- Full Time: 6-8 semesters
- Part Time: 8-10 semesters
Programme Option: By Research
Background of the Programme
This programme centres around research activities in various sub-fields related to Arabic study (arts and literature, linguistic studies, teaching Arabic as the second language and the whole study which relate and relevant with the Arabic study Issues) that not only have ample potential to be explored, in fact is deemed a necessity for the development and future of the country and ummah in the world.
Objectives of the Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Study is designed to achieve the following objectives: ·
a) To produce postgraduates who study in-depth the field of Arabic study compatible to the development of current Arabic language needs for the ummah. ·
b) To produce matured postgraduates in Arabic Study values, and who are interested in Arabic Study works and research; and ·
c) To produce human resource an open-minded person invested in istithmar Aqli, Marifi and Naqli knowledge who can perform given tasks and who provides maknawi and maddi contribution to social and nation’s development in terms of teaching, spread, publish, and improve, information, management and general wide in Arabic study.
Programme Structure
Arts and literature, linguistic studies, teaching Arabic as the second language and the whole study which relate and relevant with the Arabic study Issues.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Teacher, Lecturers, Manager, Senior Officer management in Educational Sector/ Minitrials Sector, General Officer in Media Information, and other which relevant.
- A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
- Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Senate/University.
- A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
i. a bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its equivalent from an academic ornTechnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
ii. undergo internal assessment; and
iii. any other requirements of the Senate. - Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
i. within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
ii. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctorallevel through rigorous internal evaluation by the Senate.; and
iii. approval of the Senate.
Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
(1) An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
- TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
- graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
- a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
- TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based) or 52 (internet-based); or
- IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
- MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
- UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - FULL TIME
PROGRAMME | 1st SEMESTER | 2nd SEMESTER | 3rd - 6th SEMESTER | 7th AND SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER | STUDY COST FOR 3 YEARS | STUDY COST FOR 4 YEARS |
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ARABIC STUDIES | 2,527.00 | 1,787.00 | 2,287.00 | 1,787.00 | 13,462.00 | 17,036.00 |
USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: LOCAL STUDENTS - PART TIME
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USIM POSTGRADUATE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at USIM.
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Applicants can apply via online at https://icgs.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
Contact Us
Centre for Academic Management
Division of Graduate Studies
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MALAYSIA
Phone: +606 797 8683 / +606 797 8684
Email: pg@usim.edu.my /study@usim.edu.my
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