DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The Doctor of Philosophy programme at the Faculty of Human Ecology provides an advanced research platform for scholars to pursue in-depth knowledge, develop specialised expertise and contribute original research within their chosen field. Through a diverse range of 13 areas of study, the programme fosters intellectual inquiry, the advancement of knowledge, supported by a strong research environment and academic expertise.

Explore the areas of study, admission requirements and programme information to discover the research pathway that best aligns with your academic interests and aspirations.

• Community Development
• Consumer Science
• Family Ecology
• Family Economics and Management
• Gender and Development
• Housing
• Human Development
• Philosophy and Civilization Studies
• Politics and Government
• Psychology of Child Development
• Social Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Music

The applicant shall possess:

1. A Master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the UPM Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree recognized by the Government of Malaysia (Malaysia Qualification Agency); or
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 Faculty/School/Institute; or
4. A Bachelor’s degree with the following conditions:
   - A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with first-class or its equivalent; and
   - Undergo internal assessment by Faculty/School/Institute; and
   - Any other requirement determined by the Faculty/School/Institute;
   Note: For the applicant admitted from a bachelor’s degree to PhD,
   the applicant shall not be awarded a Master Degree if the applicant fails his viva voce. 
5. An applicant who is in the final semester of his Master programme may be considered for provisional admission subject to his current CGPA or its equivalent satisfies the Doctoral Degree programme admission requirements.
6. Fulfill other requirements specified by the Faculty/School/Institute for the programme.

Updated:: 20/08/2026 [syafika.muhamad]