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Program Overview

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing is the highest level of academic qualifications one can achieve. This qualification sets you apart as having developed an exhaustive understanding of your selected focus area in the discipline of computing,   placing you at the cutting-edge of your chosen field of research.

Our PhD program provides you with opportunities to undertake extensive investigation within your chosen computing field and you are expected to develop new ideas, findings or employ well thought-out methodologies to produce noteworthy theoretical and practical contributions. You will utilise the best-suited research methodologies to explore and/or test informed ideas.

The outcome of your research should extend and advance the frontiers of knowledge and you will disseminate the scholarly findings to peers and  practitioners, through academic and professional networks, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and even publications.

UTS has a dedicated team of academicians and fellow researchers to assist and mentor you along your research journey, as you investigate a topic of your choice.

You may pursue a topic or an issue in which you are currently researching within your work place, in which case your PhD can also be of direct relevance to your current employment. Alternatively, you can choose  to  undertake research in any particular area you are passionate about.

Entry Requirement

• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with a minimum of FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP; OR
• A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Non-Computing fields with less than FIVE (5) years of working experience in Computing or related fields must undergo a thorough rigorous assessment as determined by the HEP to identify the appropriate prerequisite courses that equivalent to their working experience in the Computing or related fields; OR
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in Computing or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent to the above requirement.

English Language requirements for international applicants:

• Achieve a minimum of Band 4 in MUET or equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2).
• If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.

Notes:

a. For candidates who have not passed the rigorous internal assessment, the HEP can determine for the candidate to be re-assessed for entry to the programme to pass preparatory courses as determined by the HEP before entering the programme, and subject to the HEP Senate/ Academic Board’s approval.
b. Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree programmes may apply to convert to the Doctoral degree programmes subject to the requirements in the Standard Master’s and Doctoral Degree.
c. Bachelor’s degree candidates who are applying to doctoral programmes are subject to the requirements in the Standard Master’s and Doctoral Degree.