Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts

Course Name:

Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts

University Name:

City University Malaysia

Campus:

Petaling Jaya

Qualification:

PhD

Duration:

3 years

Intake:

Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct

IELTS:

5.0 Study Mode:

On-campus

Study Type:

Full time study

Program Mode:

Coursework

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 13,000
2nd Year	MYR 11,500
3rd Year	MYR 11,500

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Other Fees

Description	Fee
COMPLETION PROCESSING FEE	MYR 1,000
INTERNATIONAL FEE	MYR 8,000
VISA & APPLICATION FEE (EMGS)	MYR 3,810

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Campus

Petaling Jaya

Qualification

PhD

المدة

3 years

Intake

Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct

IELTS

5.0

Study Mode

On-campus

Study Type

Full time study

Program Mode

Coursework

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 13,000
2nd Year	MYR 11,500
3rd Year	MYR 11,500

Other Fees

Description	Fee
COMPLETION PROCESSING FEE	MYR 1,000
INTERNATIONAL FEE	MYR 8,000
VISA & APPLICATION FEE (EMGS)	MYR 3,810

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Performing Arts at City University Malaysia is the “Cultural Vanguard” program. This is an elite doctoral path designed for master practitioners and scholars who want to move beyond performance into the realm of Artistic Leadership and Systemic Innovation, shaping how the arts are taught, produced, and valued on a global scale. This program focuses on Transformative Leadership. You will move beyond the stage to master Advanced Research Methodologies, allowing you to investigate complex issues such as cultural policy, the evolution of pedagogy, or the intersection of technology and performance. As a PhD candidate, you will use your findings to Drive Strategic Change, balancing the interests of diverse stakeholders—from government bodies to international arts organizations. The industry values this degree because it produces “Practitioner-Scholars” who don’t just perform the art, but provide the Innovative Strategies and intellectual authority needed to grow the performing arts sector into the future.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Category	Details
Subjects offered*	Research Methodology Dissertation
Total Credit Hours	80

Field of Research

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