Master of Arts Strategic

Master of Arts Strategic is a Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. Intake: November. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (between 3 semesters and 8 semesters) options.

The Master of Arts (Strategic and Defence Studies) at Universiti Malaya is an advanced study that combines strategic studies and defence through theory and research. Students study Defence Analysis, International Relations of Theory, Modern Warfare, International Security, Research Methodology in Strategic and Defence Studies, and a Dissertation.

The programme uses an empirical focus that includes Malaysia and multiple regions and global powers, with emphasis on topics such as conflict resolution, human security, human rights, climate change, environmental politics, regionalism, international development, and managing peace in post-conflict areas.

The programme is delivered as a mix of coursework and dissertation. It includes multiple courses across Semester 1, Semester 2, and Semester 3, plus a dissertation worth 35 credit hours. Completion can take between 3 semesters and 8 semesters. Students are expected to produce an original dissertation up to 30,000 words. A compulsory industrial training exposure is included for final year undergraduates, intended to provide pre-professional experience before graduation.

Modules

• AOF7003 Defence Analysis
• AOF7004 International Relations of Theory
• AOF7005 Modern Warfare
• AOF7006 International Security
• AOF7001 Research Methodology in Strategic and Defence Studies
• AOF7002 Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Arts Strategic 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 Strategic.

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

Please check detail of study units at https://fass.um.edu.my/master-of-arts-strategic-and-defence-studies

• Diplomatic services and foreign affairsCivil servants in governmental ministries (federal and state levels)Defence and intelligence sectorsUnited Nations system branches or agenciesBanking and financial sectorsPrivate firms, including human resource division, marketing strategists, and insurance companiesMultinational corporationsInternational and local non-governmental agenciesCivil societiesNon-governmental organisations and research institutesProfessional and freelance writersFurther studies and teaching options in local and international universities

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