Doctor Of Philosophy In Music (Full Time)

University

UCSI University

Campus

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Study level

PhD

Field

Design & Creative Media

Discipline

Performing Arts

Duration

3 years

Study mode

Full-time

Qualification

Doctor Of Philosophy In Music

Intakes

January, May, September

Tuition

Estimated total tuition: MYR 111,335 (estimate)

Entry requirements

Academic: : A Master’s Degree accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEPs) Senate of the institution;Academic: : Application approval is subject to: Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral degree level;Academic: : Application of conversion must be done within one year after the candidate registers for master’s degree programmes.Academic: : Approval by the HEP SenateAcademic: : Background and RationaleAcademic: : IntroductionAcademic: : Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate of the institution.Academic: : ReferencesAcademic: : Research MethodsAcademic: : Research Question(s)Academic: : Review of LiteratureAcademic: : Rigorous internal assessment by the HEP and;Academic: : There shall be no direct entry from the bachelor’s degree level to the doctoral degree level.Academic: : TimetableAcademic: : Title

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Music programme is designed for extensive, self-directed research supported by a team of supervisors within the discipline of music. The programme aims to facilitate original contributions to knowledge and society through the submission of a written thesis.

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

• January

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• May

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• September

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : A Master’s Degree accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEPs) Senate of the institution;

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Application approval is subject to: Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral degree level;

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Application of conversion must be done within one year after the candidate registers for master’s degree programmes.

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Approval by the HEP Senate

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Background and Rationale

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : However, candidates with bachelor’s degree qualifications, registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert their candidacy to doctoral degree programmes

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Introduction

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree, as accepted by the HEP’s Senate of the institution.

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : References

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Research Methods

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Research Question(s)

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Review of Literature

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Rigorous internal assessment by the HEP and;

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : There shall be no direct entry from the bachelor’s degree level to the doctoral degree level.

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Timetable

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

• Academic

  : Title

  Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026