Postgraduate Programmes

The Institute advocates a transnational and multi-disciplinary research perspective and collaboration that recognises society's challenges and requires regional efforts to address them. Scientific collaboration between scholars who work from Borneo or regard Borneo as their 'calling' provides the much-needed research and innovation backbone for supporting people's aspirations for a decent life, a quality education, mutual tolerance, and sustainable living. In line with UNIMAS SF1 Future Ready Graduate, IBS aims to build research capacity for transnational, comparative and collaborative, and interdisciplinary.

Doctor of Philosophy

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PHD By Research Programme at IBS

Programme Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is a research degree by thesis under the supervision of an experienced member of academic staff or a supervisory panel. A panel is made up of graduate staff and experts from either within or outside the University. The minimum duration of studies is 3 - 6 years full-time and 4 - 8 years part- time. The academic progress of a research student is evaluated twice a year through the progress reports. Final assessment is through thesis and a viva-voce examination. A student who has satisfied the Examination Committee for Postgraduate Studies in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Master of Social Science

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Master By Research Programme at IBS

Programme Description
The Master of Social Science degree is also a research degree by thesis under the supervision of an experienced member of academic staff or a supervisory panel. A panel is made up of graduate staff and experts from either within or outside the University. The minimum duration of studies is 2 - 4 years full-time and 3 - 6 years part- time. The academic progress of a research student is evaluated twice a year through the progress reports. Final assessment is through thesis and a viva-voce examination. A student who has satisfied the Examination Committee for Postgraduate Studies in all aspects of their work is eligible for the award of the degree of Master of Social Science.