Department of History has developed three core areas that provide ample opportunities for students majoring in history to choose a variety of introductory and advanced courses specializing in the history of Malaysia, Southeast Asian History and Global History.
Courses offered not only reflect the expertise in teaching and academic research in the department but the main objective of this diversity is to produce graduates holistic graduates ready to face the working environment.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
History of Southeast Asia until 15th Century
Theory and Method of History
Introduction to History of Malaysia
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
English Communication Course / Foreign Language I
Co-Curriculum
Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
Introduction to Early Asian History
Introduction to European History until 17th Century
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Digital Humanities
Melaka Sultanate until 16th Century
Nationalism in Southeast Asia
Malaysian Economic History until Century Independence
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
History of Islam in Southeast Asia
British Colonial Administration in Malaysia
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
Research Project (P1)
Japanese Occupation in Malaysia
Modern European History
Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
Research Project (P2)
Documentation and Historical Sources of Malaysia
Indonesian Politics since 1966
Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
Industrial Training
Note:
*Courses for International Students
Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA.
Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer.
CORE COURSE
History of Southeast Asia until 15th Century
Theory and Method of History
Introduction to History of Malaysia
Introduction to Early Asian History
Introduction to European History until 17th Century
Melaka Sultanate until 16th Century
History of Islam in Southeast Asia
Nationalism in Southeast Asia
Malaysian Economic History until Independence
British Colonial Administration in Malaysia
History of The Philippines to the 18th Century
Documentation and Historical Sources of Malaysia
Research Project
Japanese Occupation in Malaysia
Modern European History
Indonesian Politics since 1966
Industrial Training
ELECTIVE COURSE
History of Indonesia, 1900-1966
Social Change in Malaysia
History and Islamic Civilization
Nationalism in Malaysia
Islam and Politics in the Modern Middle East
Malay Historiography
History and the Development in Sarawak and Sabah After Second World War
Malaysian Politics after Independence
The Communist Movement and Emergency in Malaysia
Business History in Malaysia
Political History of Thailand
History of Indochina
Modern American History
History of Intelligence until 20th Century
European Economic Expansion until Early 20th Century
Colonialism and Nation State in Africa
Modern Filipino History
Career Prospects
Academic Lecturer, Archivist, Cultural Heritage Manager, Educational Program Developer, Government Officer, Heritage Tourism Specialist, Historical Consultant, Historian, Intelligence Analyst, International Relations Specialist, Journalist, Museum Curator, Nonprofit Organization Specialist, Policy Analyst, Researcher.
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Tuition Fee
Local
RM56,600
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM
Malaysian Citizen
Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements: