Guideline to Writing Research Proposal
for Higher Degree Programme

Applicants for higher degree programmes by research are required to submit a comprehensive statement of the research programme which they propose to carry out. The proposal should comprise the following elements:

• Field of research

• Topic of research proposal

• Background or a brief literature review on the research topic

• Objective of study

Explain the objective(s) that influence the research

• Methodology of study

Explain the methods used in the study such as library research, laboratory work, field work, historical documentary, interview, survey, evaluation and analysis, etc.

• Work schedule

• Equipment required (where applicable)

• Please give details on the estimated costs (where applicable)

• Brief bibliography

The research proposal should be between 1,500 to 2,000 words or about four (4) pages.