Doctor of Philosophy in Design

Course Name:

Doctor of Philosophy in Design

University Name:

City University Malaysia

Campus:

Petaling Jaya

Qualification:

PhD

Duration:

3 years

Intake:

Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct

IELTS:

6.0 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 11,140
3rd Year	MYR 11,140

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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

Duration

3 years

Intake

Jan/Feb, May/June, Sept/Oct

IELTS

6.0

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 11,140
3rd Year	MYR 11,140

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 Design at City University Malaysia is the “Disruptive Innovator” program. As the highest academic credential in the creative field, it is designed for those who want to move beyond practicing design to redefining it, using high-level research to challenge existing norms and invent new visual or interactive languages. This program focuses on Philosophical Inquiry. You won’t just create art or media; you will use Rigorous Research Methodologies to investigate why design works and how it influences human behavior, culture, and technology. The curriculum emphasizes Critical and Creative Thinking, empowering you to produce “Original Knowledge”—such as new theories on user experience, sustainable aesthetics, or digital ethics. By fostering Visionary Thinking, the program prepares you to become a leading scholar or consultant capable of delivering “Revolutionary Insights” that shape the global future of the media and design industries.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Category	Details
Subjects offered*	Research Methods 1: Qualitative & Quantitative Idea Paper Preliminary Literature Review & Draft Proposal Draft Proposal Finalise Research Proposal Data Collection & Analysis Prepare Final Draft Thesis for Examination Thesis Defense (VIVA-VOCE) Amended Final Thesis / Thesis Accepted
Total Credit Hours	80

Field of Research

N/A