Master of Islamic Studies

Master of Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies (Research) at Universiti Malaya focuses on research in areas such as Fiqh and Usul Fiqh, Shariah Law and Comparative Law, Islamic Economy and Comparative Economy, and al-Quran and al-Hadith. It also supports related topics including Aqidah and Islamic Thought, Da’wah and Human Development, Islamic History and Civilization, Islamic Education, and Islamic Studies with Science.

The programme is designed for candidates without an Islamic studies background and supports comparative research based on the candidate’s area of knowledge through academic qualification or work experience. It is delivered full-time for 4 semesters, with Research Methodology (IMX7001) and a Dissertation (IMC7002) that must be registered every semester until the thesis is submitted. Additional courses may be required, with exemptions possible if evidence of prior study is provided.

Modules

• IMX7001 - Research Methodology
• IMC7002 - Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Islamic Studies 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 Islamic Studies.

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 an Honours Bachelor's Degree
• Related fields: A Bachelor’s Degree in Shariah, Usuluddin, or Islamic Studies. Candidates without a specific degree in Shariah, Usuluddin, or Islamic Studies but interested in conducting interdisciplinary research with a specialization in Islamic Studies may also be considered, subject to faculty requirements or any other qualification approved by the University Senate.
• Special Requirements: Candidates are required to attend and pass additional courses as specified by the Faculty.

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 5.5; 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 46; 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 8.0; or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 51; or Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 160; 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-islamic-studies

• Islamic Studies Researcher
• University Lecturer in Islamic Studies
• Islamic Affairs Advisor
• Religious Educator
• Policy Advisor on Islamic Issues
• Islamic History Specialist

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