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Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy is a doctorate route in study at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus under research degrees. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
Thesis-based; official page notes a thesis / artefact equivalent to around 70,000 to 100,000 words
Tuition
RM34,160 per annum (Malaysian) / RM43,480 per annum (International).
Intakes
Applications for research degrees are accepted year-round according to the official research application page.
Campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
The official PhD page states at least 4 years of tertiary study relevant to the proposed area and at a high standard of achievement, or qualification deemed equivalent by the university.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent accepted by Swinburne.
Additional checks
Research proposal, supervisor fit and faculty approval are critical. Please verify the latest PhD admission workflow directly with the research office.
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
Source Of Truth
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Research
Doctorate / PhD
Full-time / part-time status should be verified directly with Swinburne
Thesis-based; official page notes a thesis / artefact equivalent to around 70,000 to 100,000 words
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Applications for research degrees are accepted year-round according to the official research application page.
RM34,160 per annum (Malaysian) / RM43,480 per annum (International).
Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.
The official PhD page states at least 4 years of tertiary study relevant to the proposed area and at a high standard of achievement, or qualification deemed equivalent by the university.
IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent accepted by Swinburne.
Research proposal, supervisor fit and faculty approval are critical. Please verify the latest PhD admission workflow directly with the research office.
Official programme page available.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
Useful for checking what is being awarded, where the programme sits, and how recognition is described.
Accreditation / Recognition
Official programme page available.
Award
Doctorate / PhD
Division
Research
Study mode
Part Time
Programme family
Research degrees
Institution Funding
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