You may choose any of the following research areas or other areas that can be considered on case-to-case basis:
• Arts, Design, and Cultural Management
• Graphic Design
• Industrial Design
• Ceramic Design
• Textile Design
• Fine Metal
• Puppetry, Art and Creativity
• Art Education
• Architectural And Environmental Design

i. A Master’s Degree [Level 7, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)] in the field or related fields accepted by
the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; or
ii. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) that is accepted by the HEP Senate. AND
iii. Pass an interview OR submission of portfolio determined by the HEP as required.
iv. Candidates without a related qualification in the field’s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo
appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP
A Bachelor’s Degree with the following conditions:
i. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with first-class (CGPA of 3.67 or higher) or its
equivalent from an academic or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme;
ii. Undergo internal assessment; and
iii. Any other requirements of the HEP.
Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) candidates who are registered for Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) programmes
may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
i. Within one year for full time and within two years for part-time candidates;
ii. Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evalu
ation by the HEP; and
iii. Approval of the HEP Senate.
English Competency Requirement (International Student)
Achieve a minimum Band 4 in The Malaysian University English Test (MUST) OR equivalent.