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Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language Studies

R/0230/8/0001

Programme Code
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PI02
Mode of Study
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Full & Part Time
MQA Registration Number
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MQA/FA8615
Teaching Mode
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Lecture, Presentation, Research & Thesis
Period of Study (Full Time)
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3 Years
Period of Study (Part Time)
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4 Years
Language of Instruction
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Malay, English & Arabic
Faculty / Study Centretitle bottom left g 4
Faculty of Islamic Civilisation Study
Programme Background
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This program is designed to produce experts who can improve their knowledge related to research and educational theories to solve relevant problems in the field of Arabic language studies.

The program focuses on research theories related to relevant fields in the study of Arabic, including theoretical and applied linguistics such as morphology, syntax, educational pedagogy and translation, as well as involving the field of Arabic literature.

Admission Requirements
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Malaysian Students
  • A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in language or related field as accepted by the HEP Senate.

International Students
  • As the above requirements; and

  • A minimum score of IELTS 5.0 OR its equivalent.

Career Prospect
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  • This programme expects career prospects in professional fields such as Education, research, policymaking, administration, management and translation, and international diplomacy.

  • Other alternative: Professional sectors such as education, research, policymaking, administration, management, and translation, as well as foreign diplomacy, are expected to benefit from this programme.

Estimated Total Feetitle bottom left g 4
Malaysian Students (Full Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,000
: RM 12,360
Malaysian Students (Part Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,000
: RM 15,860
International Students (Full Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,150
: RM 18,890

*including : registration, facilities & wellfare, study, examination as well as graduation fee

Programme Structuretitle bottom left g 4
  • Research Methodoloy in Islamic Studies
  • Thesis
Graduation Requirementstitle bottom left g 4
  • Paper presentation in seminar
  • Paper writing in Journal