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Applying for a PhD or MPhil

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Interested in a research degree at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus?

If you are interested in pursuing your PhD at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus then here is some information about the procedure and application process that should help you.

Choosing a topic

The first step should be to consider which topic or subject area you are interested in and to draft a brief outline that you could email or discuss with a potential supervisor.

Finding a potential supervisor

It is advisable to devote some time and effort that into finding a supervisor before you submit your application as this will reduce the amount of time taken overall.  Finding a supervisor may seem like a daunting task but it need not be.  The first step is to look through the University website and go to the relevant School or Faculty page for your topic and browse the research interests of our academics.

Once you have found somebody who appears suitable then you are ready to begin the process of application.  If you cannot find a suitable supervisor then you can contact the Graduate School for advise at this point and we will help where possible with information.

 
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Proposal

The PhD proposal should demonstrate an awareness of your chosen topic and an indication that you have considered the parameters of your research.  For advice on the specific requirements of the proposal such as length and format, please contact the relevant School or academic for advice as this may differ depending on School or subject matter.  The proposal is crucial for our application process as it enables academics to decide whether your topic is feasible for completion and whether we can offer supervision or not.

Application

To apply for a PhD please visit our applications and fees| section where you will find extensive information on how and when to apply| , fees|, specific information for Malaysian| and international| students as well as all of our application forms.

 
For advice or questions along the way please contact the Graduate School

The Graduate School

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia

telephone: +6 (03) 8924 8633
fax: +6 (03) 8924 8651
email: graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my