Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies by Taylor's University

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies programme offers students the opportunity to conduct research on food from the perspectives and methods of the social sciences. The programme prepares researchers and practitioners to tackle critical issues related to the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of food. Graduates are expected to venture in the academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations at the local, regional or global level.

Full time: 3-6 years

Part time: 4 – 8 years

Intake

Jan, Mar, Jun, Aug, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 49,050

Course Duration

3 - 6 years

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Entry Requirements

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Masters

A Master's degree [Level 7, MQF); OR

Bachelor’s Degree

Passed Bachelor's Degree and has registered as a Master Degree by Research for less than one year, shown competency and capability in conducting research at the Doctoral Degree level, and achieved rigorous internal assessment and approval by Taylor's University Senate approval; OR

Other academic qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications which is recognized by Malaysian government accepted by Taylor's University Senate.

For international students: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

*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

IELTS
Minimum score of 6.0; OR

TOEFL
500

MUET
Band 4 OR its equivalent.

* For international students: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 500 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score).

Fee Breakdown

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Approximate Total Fees
(Local Students):

RM 49,050 (Full-Time)

RM 34,425 (Part-Time)

Approximate Total Fees
(International Students):

USD 16,467

Course Subjects

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At Taylor’s University, we believe research can help shape the future. Our postgraduate research programmes cover a broad range of topics with the aim to help shape the future in the aspects of society, technology, economy, and environment.

This doctor of philosophy focuses on the diversity of food research in the following key areas: