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PhD / Doctorate Computer Science & IT Full Time

Doctor of Philosophy in Computing

at Brickfields Asia College · Malaysia

Duration

3 - 5 Years

Intake

February, May & September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Brickfields Asia College is a research-focused doctoral programme aimed at developing advanced knowledge, critical thinking, and high-level research expertise. Students conduct rigorous and original research, develop advanced analytical and methodological skills, publish scholarly work, and present findings before academic experts. Research is available across areas including AI and Intelligent Machine, Internet of Everything, Cloud Computing, XR, Blockchain / Business Technology, Cybersecurity, Human-Machine Interaction, and DevOps.

Study is available in full time or part time formats, with intakes in February, May & September. The course structure includes a compulsory Research Methodology and Academic Writing course, plus PhD Research modules. Assessments include reports, assignments, projects and presentations for compulsory courses, and research-focused evaluation such as research progress, research proposal defense, colloquium or seminar, thesis examination, viva voce, and papers publication. The programme requires research and doctoral-level thesis work.

Modules

  • Research Methodology and Academic Writing (compulsory course)
  • PhD Research 1
  • PhD Research 2
  • PhD Research 3
  • PhD Research 4
  • PhD Research 5
  • PhD Research 6
  • PhD Research 7
  • PhD Research 8
  • PhD Research 9
  • PhD Research 10

Entry requirements

You'll need one of the following:

  • A Master's degree in computing or related fields recognised by the UNIMY Senate; OR
  • A Master’s degree in non-computing fields with relevant computing experience, subject to prerequisite courses and assessment as determined by UNIMY; OR
  • Other qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia as equivalent.

(Subject to Senate approval)

Career outcomes

  • University Lecturer, Senior Academic or Professor
  • Research Scientist / R&D Director
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) or Technology Leader
  • AI Architect or Data Science Manager
  • Cybersecurity Strategist or Digital Risk Director
  • Technology Policy Advisor or Digital Governance Manager
  • Innovation Consultant or Digital Transformation Specialist
  • Technology Entrepreneur or Deep-Tech Founder

How this course compares

  • It lists 17 Computer Science & IT courses in total, 2 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • 8 universities in Malaysia teach phd / doctorate Computer Science & IT; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Computer Science & IT courses in Malaysia take 4–6 years; this one takes 3 - 5 Years.
  • Brickfields Asia College has 6 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Malaysia offer phd / doctorate Computer Science & IT?

Multimedia University (#21 in Malaysia), Perdana University (#43 in Malaysia), Universiti Industri Selangor (#44 in Malaysia), Open University Malaysia (#48 in Malaysia), UOW Malaysia KDU (#52 in Malaysia), Raffles University (#63 in Malaysia), Asia E University (#50 in Malaysia) are among the 8 that do.

How long is the Doctor of Philosophy in Computing at Brickfields Asia College?

It takes 3 - 5 Years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in February, May & September.

Are there scholarships at Brickfields Asia College?

Yes — 6 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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