Academic Requirements

• A Master’s degree in the relevant field (Level 7, MQF), as accepted by the HEP’s Senate;

Or

• Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) that are accepted by the HEP’s Senate;

Or

• Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

And

• Pass an interview or submission of portfolio determined by De Institute of Creative Arts and Design, UCSI University as required.

Candidates can enter through direct entry to the Doctoral Degree with the following conditions:

• Students have first class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; or

Or

• Students have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;

And

• Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP;

And

• Approved by the HEP Senate and accepted as a candidate for the Doctoral Degree (Level 8, MQF) programme. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.

English Language Requirements