Doctor of Philosophy – Faculty of Art and Social Sciences (FASS)

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• Fluency in English, non-Malay speakers should acquire at least basic proficiency in Malay during their candidature.
• A research proposal outlining the scope of work by independent research should be submitted. The proposal should include, but not be confined to: Introduction to subject; Research aims and objectives, including any working hypotheses if applicable; Literature review; Methodology, including any data requirements; Resource requirements, and; Timetable of work. The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A Master’s degree in Linguistics or a relevant subject area.
• Applications to the PhD programme must be accompanied by a detailed research proposal of approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A Master’s degree in English Literature or a relevant subject area.
• Applications to the PhD programme must be accompanied by a detailed research proposal of approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A research proposal outlining the scope of work by independent research should be submitted. The proposal should include, but not be confined to: Introduction to subject; Research aims and objectives, including any working hypotheses if applicable; Literature review; Methodology, including any data requirements; Resource requirements, and; Timetable of work. The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A minimum second class undergraduate degree along with a Master’s degree in relevant subjects is required. Those holding a first class undergraduate degree in a relevant subject without a Master’s degree may also be considered.
• A research proposal outlining the scope of work by independent research should be submitted. The proposal should include, but not be confined to: Introduction to subject; Research aims and objectives, including any working hypotheses if applicable; Literature review; Methodology, including any data requirements; Resource requirements, and; Timetable of work. The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• Applicants must possess a Master Degree (with a CGPA equivalent to Upper Second Class Honours) in History from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam or from any other university recognised by Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Appropriate experience and publications may also be taken into account.
• Fluent in English, Malay and/or any language related to the topic of the thesis chosen by a candidate.
• A research proposal outlining the scope of work by independent research should be submitted. The proposal should include, but not be confined to: Introduction to subject; Research aims and objectives, including any working hypotheses if applicable; Literature review; Methodology, including any data requirements; Resource requirements, and; Timetable of work. The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A candidate must possess a Master degree from the Universiti Brunei Darussalam or any other university recognised by the University, and he/she should have some background of research and/or writing on Malay linguistics.
• Applicants who do not meet the above requirement may be considered, provided they possess other academic and/or professional qualifications in Malay linguistics. Appropriate experience and publications in Malay linguistics may also be taken into account.
• Language requirement: Malay language. At least GCE ‘O” Level credit C6.
• The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).
• Areas of study
• Topic review
• The problem of the study (supported previous studies)
• Objective
• Methodology
• The importance of research
• References

• A Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university or a professional qualification and/or relevant professional experience subject to the approval of the Senate. Appropriate experience and publications may also be taken into account.
• Candidates have to write and submit the proposal of a topic from scopes of subject of Malay Literature or Culture or Language given.
• Language requirement: Malay language.
• The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).
• Areas of study
• Topic review
• The problem of the study (supported previous studies)
• Objective
• Methodology
• The importance of research
• References

• A Master’s degree in Professional Communication or a relevant subject area.
• Applications to the PhD programme must be accompanied by a detailed research proposal of approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• A Master’s degree in Art or Master of Fine Arts degree or a relevant subject area.
• Applications to the PhD in Art programme must be accompanied by a detailed research proposal of approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).

• Fluent in English, non-Malay speakers should acquire at least basic proficiency in Malay during their candidature.
• A research proposal outlining the scope of work by independent research should be submitted. The proposal should include, but not be confined to: Introduction to subject; Research aims and objectives, including any working hypotheses if applicable; Literature review; Methodology, including any data requirements; Resource requirements, and; Timetable of work. The research proposal should be approximately 4,000 – 5,000 words (excluding initial bibliography).