StudyQA — PhD: Languages and Linguistics

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The Faculty offers a PhD programme by research in languages and linguistics.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.
Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with internationally recognised research centres.

The candidates will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.

Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization subject to the availability of academic staff to supervise them:

Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction

Corpus Linguistics
Critical Discourse Analysis
Genre Analysis
Historical Linguistics
Language Learning and Assessment
Language Acquisition
Language for Specific Purposes
Lexicology
Morphology
Phonetics And Phonology
Pragmatics
Psycholinguistics
Semantics
Semiotics
Sociolinguistics
Discourse Analysis
Stylistics
Syntax
Functional Linguistics
Translation Studies
World Englishes

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programme is designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D degrees foresee the changes of societal and industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

This PhD programme is based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defence of the paper, the candidate will be granted a doctoral degree. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty. PhD candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

A master’s degree from a recognized university. Those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.