DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE
Programme Code: G401
Medium of instructions: English
- Full Time : 4 – 12 Semesters
- Part Time : 6 – 16 Semesters
The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science programme is offered by research mode of study
1.A relevant Master’s degree by Coursework or Mixed Mode with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent from the University or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
2.A relevant Master’s degree by Research recognised by the Senate; or
3.Other relevant qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree and with relevant professional experience recognised by the Senate; or
4.Incumbent Master’s degree Student who has fulfilled the requirement of Regulations 8.0 and is approved by the JKPSU and the consent of the Senate to convert his/her study to a Ph.D. degree; or
5.In case the CGPA does not meet the requirement, the selection will subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the faculty along with an endorsement by the Senate. *Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
*Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
AREA | LECTURERS’ NAME |
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Psychology | 1. Prof. Dr. Haslee Shahril Abdullah
2. Prof. Datin Dr. Sapora Sipon 3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Othman Ab. Rahman 4. Dr. Dini Farhana Baharudin 5. Dr. Mohamad Isa Amat 6. Dr. Mohd Khairul Anuar Rahimi 7. Dr. Mohd Zaliridzal Zakaria 8. Dr. Nurhafizah Mohd Sukor 9. Dr. Rezki Perdani Sawai 10. Dr. Siti Nubailah Mohd Yusof 11. Dr. Hamizah Abd Razak 12. Dr. Roslee Ahmad 13. Dr. Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz 14. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amin Al Haadi Shafie 15. Dr. Farhana Sabri 16. Dr. Ahmad Fuad Mohamad Amin 17. Amnah Zanariah Abd Razak |
Sociology And Cultural Studies | 1. Dr. Siti Nor Azhani Mohd Tohar
2. Dr. Wan Mohd Fazrul Azdi Wan Razali 3. Dr. Mashitah Sulaiman 4. Dr. Khadijah Muda 5. Dr. Abd. Hakim Mohad @ Mohamad Ramli 6. Dr. Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar 7. Dr. Latifah Abdul Latiff 8. Dr. Adibah Sulaiman @ Mohamad 9. Dr. Mohd Azmir Mohd Nizah 10. Siti Nor Baya Mat Yacob 11. Dr. Noorfajri Ismail 12. Dr. Farah Salwani Muda @ Ismail 13. Nurfadhilah Che Amani 14. Dr. Tg Ainul Farha Tg Abdul Rahman 15. Dr. Myra Aidrin Mohd Ali 16. Nor Adlyizan Theis |
Political Science And Civics | 1. Dr. Abd. Hakim Mohad @ Mohamad Ramli
2. Dr. Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar 3. Dr. Mohd Azmir Mohd Nizah 4. Dr. Mashitah Sulaiman 5. Dr. Siti Nor Azhani Mohd Tohar 6. Dr. Norfadhilah Mohamad Ali 7. Dr. Syahirah Abdul Shukor 8. Dr. Dina Imam Supaat 9. Dr. Hendun Abd. Rahman Shah 10. Dr. Noorfajri Ismail |
Economics | 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmaddy Haris
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nursilah Ahmad 3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zurina Kefli@Zulkefli 4. Dr. Hartini Mohammad 5. Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghafar Ismail 6. Dr. Mashitah Sulaiman 7. Dr. Anita Ismail 8. Dr. Farah Laili Muda @ Ismail 9. Dr. Rossidi Usop |
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Language Requirement
- Applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in English language based on the following criteria:
Degree from Malaysia Higher Institutions* |
UEPT |
MUET |
IELTS |
TOEFL |
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CPT (Computer Based Test) |
IBT (Internet Based Test) |
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3 |
3 |
5.0 |
180 |
64 |
* Endorse by University Senate Meeting (Edition-66 No. 6/2011)
– 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.
- Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements and was offered conditional intake are required to fulfil anyone the criteria above within 24 Month (PhD Student) Applicant who does not fulfil any of these criteria shall be required to take and pass the University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) conducted by the University.
A Student shall show evidence of proficiency in the Arabic language, based on the following criteria:
1. Graduated from institutions that use Arabic as the main medium of instructions; or
2. Graduated in the field of Arabic Language and equivalent from a university recognised by the University; or
3. Native speaker of Arabic or
4. Passed the University Arabic Proficiency Test (UAPT) conducted by the University; or
5. Passed the Arabic Course(s) conducted by the University
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.
Student must have passed based on the following criteria:
1. Passed the compulsory courses in Research Methodology and Data Analysis and attained at least grade B for each of the courses
2. Passed the English language requirements
3. Passed the Arabic language requirements
4. Passed the QT
5. Published at least one (1) paper in an indexed journal, or two (2) in a refereed journal and co-authoredwith the Supervisor
6. Presented at least two (2) papers in conferences or seminars, and approved by the Main Supervisor
7. Passed the thesis examination and viva-voce
8. Lodged the hard-bound and the digitally-stored data copies of the thesis and subject to any additional requirements by the Senate or other regulatory bodies
9. Subject to any additional requirements by the Senate or other regulatory bodies