Program Overview

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Academic Programmes

Discover our diverse academic programs designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and professional skills for the future.

Programmes Offered

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Open Distance Learning

About FSSH

Discover FSSH, where our vision, mission, and core values drive excellence in education, research, and community service.

Vision, Mission, Client Charter & Core Values

Our vision, mission, and core values are the foundation of our institution.

Research

Explore our research ecosystem: vibrant groups, cutting-edge centers, esteemed journals, and dynamic seminars and conferences.

Research Groups

Our research groups are dedicated to advancing knowledge in various fields.

Research Centres

Our research centers are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by renowned experts.

Journals and Publications

We publish several journals and publications that showcase the latest research and findings.

Seminar and Conferences

Our seminars and conferences provide a platform for scholars to share their research and engage in discussions.

Community

Join our vibrant community, where engagement, collaboration, and giving back are at the heart of our mission.

Community Engagements

We engage with the community through various outreach programs and activities.

Student Societies

Our student societies provide a platform for students to develop their interests and skills.

Alumni

Our alumni are a testament to the quality of our education and the impact of our institution.

Visitors

We welcome visitors from around the world to our campus.

Giving to UTM

We appreciate the support of our donors and partners in helping us achieve our mission.

International

Engage globally through our international networks and partnerships, fostering collaboration and academic exchange.

International Bilateral Partners

We have partnerships with several international institutions and organizations.

Doctor of Philosophy (Generic)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Generic) program is designed to produce graduates who are proficient in synthesizing in-depth relevant knowledge in solving real-world problems using research skills.

Introduction

The program aims to produce graduates who are competent in demonstrating critical and creative ideas by applying leadership, personal, and interpersonal skills, in order to expand and share the knowledge in related fields.

Programme Educational Outcomes

The program has several educational outcomes, including:

• PEO 1: Proficient in synthesizing in-depth relevant knowledge in solving real-world problems using research skills
• PEO 2: Competent in demonstrating critical and creative ideas by applying leadership, personal, and interpersonal skills, in order to expand and share the knowledge in related fields
• PEO 3: Enthusiastic in adopting and extending the latest relevant knowledge and cutting-edge technologies through life-long learning process
• PEO 4: Comply with professional, societal, and ethical responsibilities

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• Postgraduate (Malaysian Students)
• Postgraduate (International Students)

Duration of Study

The duration of study for the program is:

• Minimum: 3 years (6 semesters)
• Maximum: 8 years (16 semesters)

Course Brief

The program includes several courses, including:

• UBSS6013 Organization Behavior And Development
• UBSS6023 Business Ethics, Responsibility And Sustainability
• UHMS6013 Seminar On Global Development, Economic And Social Issues
• UHMZ6023 Malaysian Society And Culture
• UHIS6013 Philosophy Of Science And Civilisation
• UHPS6013 Dynamics Of Leadership
• UHLM6013 Malay Language For Postgraduate
• URTS6013 Environmental Ethics
• UECS6013 IT Project Management
• UECS6023 Introduction To Technopreneurship
• UMJJ6013 Basic Japanese Language And Culture

Faculty (School) Core Courses

The faculty core courses include:

• UHPP6013 Language and Communication Research Methodology Section 01 (UTMJB)
• UHPP6013 Language and Communication Research Methodology Section 90 (UTMKL)

Programme Core Courses

There are no core courses for this program, as it is a full research program.

Professional Practice

There is no professional practice component for this program.

Elective Course

There is no elective course for this program.

Key Areas of Research

The key areas of research for this program include:

• English Online Learning and Communication
• Language and Communication
• Language and Communication difficulties
• Reading Difficulty
• Language and Media
• Language Learning & Communication
• Literacy and multiliteracy
• Discourse Analysis (but NOT Critical Discourse Analysis)
• Health Communication
• Computer-Mediated Communication
• Workplace Communication
• Pragmatics
• English Language Training
• Corpus Linguistics
• Genre
• English for Specific Purposes
• Systemic Functional Linguistics