It is a common misconception that geography is about “what is where”. Although geography does primarily deal with physical analysis of a location, it also provides explanation of why the phenomenon is there. Geography, in short, answers the question “why what is where”. Geography emphasizes the locational analysis of human activities and their relationships with the environment. These interactions of different systems are not often studied together, except within geography.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Physical Geography : Processes and Forms
Human Geography: Patterns and Process
Economic Geography
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
English Communication Course / Foreign Language 1
Co-Curriculum
Community Building, Social Action and Courses Innovation
Analysis Techniques in Geography
Climatology
University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Digital Humanities
System Approach in Physical Geography
Geographic Information System
Population Geography and Demography
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
Remote Sensing
Human-Environment Interaction in Field
Geographical Statistical Methods
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
Application and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems
Qualitative Methods
Research Project (P1)
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
Location and Spatial Analysis
Social Geography
Urban Dynamics
Research Project (P2)
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
Industrial Training
Note:
* Courses for International Students
Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered
Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA
Career Prospects
Climatologist, Community Development Specialist, Data Analyst, Demographer, Economic Geographer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Scientist, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist, Policy Advisor, Remote Sensing Analyst, Research Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Sustainability Consultant, Urban Planner.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM56,100
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained at least Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
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 at least the grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
Obtain a minimum grade of B- 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 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 in any ONE (1)of the following requirements: