Master of Arts

Master of Arts is a Semester 1 (October) Intake; Semester 2 (March) Intake Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 Semesters (Research)) options.

The Master of Arts (Research) at Universiti Malaya is a research training degree where the final award is based on a thesis prepared under supervision. The thesis is expected to make an original and significant contribution and show extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study. Students carry out focused research in their area of specialisation.

The programme is full-time and has a duration of 4 semesters (research). The structure includes Research Methodology, Dissertation, Publication, and Additional Courses if required, including Basic of Malay Language for International Students. Students also engage with challenges faced in the international arena through media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements.

Modules

• Research Methodology
• Dissertation
• Publication
• Additional Courses (If Required)
• Basic of Malay Language for International Students

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Arts.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Local & International — General Entry Requirements

• For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
• For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
• Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
• Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
• Produce publications in related field; or
• Receive a scholarship; or
• Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
• Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
• Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty

Specific Entry Requirements

• General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
• Equivalent Qualification:
• Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
• Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time; or
• APEL (A) qualification
• Related fields: A Bachelor’s Degree in any fields.
• Special Requirements: N/A

• Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
• Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
• Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
• Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
• Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable

Please check detail of study units at https://study.um.edu.my/master-of-arts

• University Professor (Arts & Social Sciences)
• Research Director
• Academic Researcher
• Policy Analyst
• Social Research Consultant
• Cultural Analyst

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.