Overview:
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative Arts and Media provides students with an opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research at an advanced level. Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned to become leading figures in fields related to the School of Arts.
Programme Key Points
Students may opt for a conceptual or research-creation path.
The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their work through artistic or academic forms.
Students may integrate creative arts practice and the creation of artworks or other artefacts as part of their research.
The programme welcomes historical, theoretical or philosophical approaches along with analytical interpretative inquiry into the works and practices of the creative arts and media.
Career Prospects:
Academia
Arts and Culture
Creative Industries
Duration: 3 Years (full-time). Minimum 3 Years Maximum 8 years
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Sunway University
No. 5, Jalan Universiti,
Bandar Sunway,
Petaling Jaya,
Selangor,
47500, Malaysia
A Masters degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis, as accepted by the University Senate; AND
Interview: Candidates are to pass an interview conducted by a panel from the School of Arts. This is to assess the candidates communication abilities and interest in research.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Sunway University is a top Malaysian university for quality education, global research, ranked within the top 2 percent worldwide.
