1. A master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia.
3. 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:

1. a bachelor's degree 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;
2. undergo internal assessment; and
3. any other requirements of the HEP.

Bachelor’s degree candidates who are registered for master’s degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:

1. within 1 year for full time and within 2 years for part-time candidates;
2. having shown competency and capability in conducting research at doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation by the HEP; and
3. approval of the HEP Senate.

Field/Subfield of Research

• Sociology
• Public Management & Leadership
• Politics and Public Administration
• Psychology
• Economics
• Anthropology
• Social and Community Development
• Media and Communication
• Gender Studies and Women’s Development
• International Relations

• Malay Language