Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology
Sunway University
Duration
2 years
Intake
January, July
Degree
PhD
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology is designed for students who aspire to become leaders in psychological research, academia, or applied practice. The program fosters independent, critical thinking and original research in cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, and neuropsychology. It emphasizes rigorous methodology, ethical considerations, and real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to contribute to advancements in psychology and related fields.
Key Information
University
Sunway University
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
80
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
Yes
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
Once your eligibility is confirmed, you may proceed with the following payments:
RM 700 Enrolment Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable)
RM 2,400 Student Pass/ Visa processing fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable). Indonesian students pay RM 3,400 to EMGS (Student Pass valid for 2 years – Program Duration: 2 years and above)
Course Structure
Core Modules
Prior to starting their thesis, students complete two taught modules: Advanced Research Methods and Advanced Statistics. These modules help students develop the necessary skills to complete their research proposal.
Thesis
In consultation with their research supervisors, students identify a research problem based on findings from existing research. They then design and conduct research on the identified problem or issue using a range of scientific techniques while following the required ethical standards. They, therefore, make a unique contribution to understanding the issue under consideration or developing new solutions to address the identified problem.
Areas of Research
The Psychology Department has three research groups: Well-being & Community Psychology, Organisational & Work Psychology, and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. This broad range of expertise means we have research supervision in the following areas:
Healthy Ageing
Mental Health and Well-being
Organisational Health
Individual and the Workplace
Psychology and Sustainability
Education
i.e. learning environment & technology, Inclusive education, etc.
Parenting
i.e socioemotional development, family mealtime, etc
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Cognitive Experimental
i.e. face perception, sense of agency, speech perception, body image, etc.
Psychometrics/Validation Studies
Entry Requirement
Academic
Bachelor’s Degree A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a CGPA of 3.00 AND Master’s Degree A Master’s degree in Psychology Other Qualifications Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis For case-to-case basis an
Language
IELTS - 7
TOEFL - 600 (paper-based)
TOEFL - 250 (computer-based)
TOEFL - 95 (internet-based)
PTE - 50
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