Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is a research programme aimed for those who wish to be excited of innovation and/or discovery in a changing global landscape. This programme facilitates graduate students to have a strong grounding on algorithmic foundations of computing, endeavour scientific research in a variety of fields in Computer Science or IT, preparing them in applying computational thinking to a diversity of applications in Computer Science and beyond that may cut-across disciplines.

2019 INTAKES:

14th January
25th March
17th June
19th August
7th October

Enquire Now

DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS

3 to 6-year

full-time programme

4 to 8-year

part-time programme

Research-focused

curriculum

Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Master's Degree

A Master's Degree (Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF Level 7) in computing or related to computing or any other equivalent qualification from any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate; AND

Degree

Candidates must have completed at least 1 of their earlier Degrees (Master's or Bachelor's) in computing or related to computing.

*Any of the above conditions would require student's research proposal to be approved.

*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university's Admissions Department.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

DURATION

Full Time:

3 – 6 years

Part Time:

4 – 8 years

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.

HIRING GRADUATE STUDENTS

More than 300 postgraduates have chosen Taylor's to fulfill their research aspiration. Join us and contribute to our innovative and progressive research projects here.

Future Careers

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

Applications Developer
Database Designer
E-Business Consultant
Computer Communications Specialists
Games Developer

Games Graphic Designer
Analyst Programmer
Client / Server Specialist
Information Technology Officer

Fees and Scholarships

Approximate Total Full Time Fees
(Local Students):

RM 42,300

Approximate Total Full Time Fees
(International Students):

USD 16,891

We have scholarships for the brightest minds.

Find Scholarships

* Fees will be reviewed annually. For the avoidance of doubt, Taylor’s reserves the right to revise the fee payable for any given semester.

OTHER RECOMMENDED PROGRAMMES

Master of Science In Engineering

Apply relevant research techniques on interesting research projects such as artificially intelligence with Taylor’s Master in Science and Engineering.

DISCOVER MORE