MASTER OF AL-QURAN AND AL-HADITH (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF AL-QURAN AND AL-HADITH



Programme Overview

The programmes offer a study related to the principles of Usuluddin in al-Quran and al-Hadith field. The programmes uniquely represent an integration between Islamic and contemporary knowledge. Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization: 


• Al-Quran and Al-Hadith


Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Faculty Core Courses

  1. IOX7001 - Research Methodology
  2. IOX7005 - Major Themes in Usuluddin Studies


Programme Core Course

  1. IOG7004 - Al-Quran and Al-Hadith Textual Studies
  2. IOG7007 - Contemporary Issue in the Light of alQuran and al-Hadith Studies
  3. IOG7008 - Classic and Modern Thoughts in Exegesis and Sunnah Studies
  4. IOG7009 - Al-Quran and Al-Hadith Studies in Malay Archipelago


Elective Course (choose one course only)

  1. IOG7005 - Authentication in the Study of Al-Quran and Al-Hadith
  2. IOG7006 - Qira’at in Tafsir and Ahkam
  3. IOK7001 - Al-Maqasid al-Shar'iyyah
  4. IOJ7009 - Discourse on Islamic Thought
  5. IOJ7011 - Manuscript and Literature in Islamic Civilization


Dissertation

  1. IOX7006 - Dissertation                                                                                                   

                                                                     

Career Prospects

Quranic Scholar, Hadith Specialist, Islamic Studies Researcher, Tafsir Expert, Islamic Jurisprudence Consultant, Islamic Textual Analyst, Religious Educator (Quran & Hadith), Islamic History Researcher, Exegesis Specialist, Manuscript Scholar, Islamic Thought Advisor, Islamic Studies Lecturer, Quranic Exegesis Consultant, Hadith Authentication Specialist, Islamic Civilization Historian

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM18,600

International

RM24,600

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

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
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related fields: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Usuluddin, Islamic Studies or any other related field
  • Special Requirements: Candidates must complete several additional courses as determined by the Faculty.
English Requirements
  • 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