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Discourse Studies

Discourse Studies

Discourse Studies

    University Putra Malaysia (UPM)  Languages  Ph.D  86

Faculty:

Modern Language & Communication

 

What will you learn?

Discourse studies investigate the use of spoken, written or multimodal forms of communication; relationships between elements within a language; or relationships between language, agency and social context. Research in this field employs various approaches such as linguistic and critical linguistic approaches, critical discourse analysis, genre study and ethnomethodology.

 

Eligibility:

Entrance Requirements 

  • Applicants should have a Master’s degree with a CGPA of 3.20 (thesis based) or 3.50 (coursework based) or equivalent in related fields (based on the proposal presented during the application process)
  •  Applicants who do not meet the CGPA requirement at the Master’s level but who possesses a CGPA of no less than 3.0 (thesis-based Master’s programme) or 3.20 (coursework-based Master’s programme) in relevant fields, can be considered for entry into the PhD programme based on work experience of at least 3 years or related academic publications.

English Language Requirement

  • International applicants for the five fields of study must obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or IELTS Band 6. 

 

 

Tuition Fees:

Totally (USD) Yearly (USD)
$ 9975 $ 1995
$ 1995
$ 1995
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$ 1995

 

Course Details:

Duration: 4-5 Years Intakes: February, September

 

Core areas of emphasis:

 

Career prospects:

• Business executive. • Human relations manager. • Public relations manager. • Marketing executive. • Teaching. • Media planner. • Web content manager. • Lecturer • Researcher

 

Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:

Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships are usually available for postgraduate students wishing to study in Malaysia, depending either on availability within the institution and your academic qualifications. Additionally, a number of scholarships are available from other institutions and organisations, such as the Malaysian government.

 

  • SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UPM
  • GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)
  • GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • Financial Aid for Local Graduate Students to Undertake Overseas Research Attachment
  • Financial Aid to Attend International Seminar/Conference/Symposium
  • IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
  • SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)
  • PASS (Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme)

 

Campus (Main Campus)

Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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