Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Programmes & Scholarships

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. Your research will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver

• Students who are going to work under Curtin staff’s external grants will be automatically awarded CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver from the enrolment date to the project end date. No application is required.
• Students who are not associated to any Curtin staff’s external grants may also be considered for CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver. To apply, an email request and supporting documentations should be sent to GradSchool@curtin.edu.my. Supporting documentations include a memo request signed by the student and principal supervisor, admission forms and other relevant evidences.
• Extended CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver for existing recipients is possible subject to “good progress” of the study. To apply, an email request and supporting documentations should be sent to GradSchool@curtin.edu.my. Supporting documentations include a memo request signed by the student and principal supervisor, draft of thesis, journal publications arising from the thesis, etc.