MASTER OF ARTS IN MALAY STUDIES (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF ARTS IN MALAY STUDIES



Programme Overview

Master of Arts in Malay Studies (coursework) conventional mode requires candidates to complete 46 credits consisting of core and elective courses. This Master’s program takes only one year to complete, which includes 2 regular semesters and 1 special semester. The maximum study duration is 8 semesters. The courses offered in this program cover knowledge in the fields of Malay Literature, Malay Linguistics, Malay Language, and Malay Socio-culture and Arts.


  • Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)
  • Open Distance Learning Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)


Programme Structure

Core Courses (19 Credits)

  1. JQB7001 - Metodologi Penyelidikan Pengajian Melayu
  2. JQB7015 - Islam dan Pengajian Melayu
  3. JQB7016 - Teori-Teori Pengajian Melayu
  4. JQB7017 - Isu-isu Semasa Pengajian Melayu
  5. JQB7018 - Dinamika Pemikiran Melayu
  6. JQB7019 - Bahasa dan Alam Melayu

Research Course (12 Credits) 

  1. JQB7020 - Projek Penyelidikan

Elective Course (15 Credits) -  (choose five courses only)

  1. JQB7021 - Bahasa Melayu Terapan
  2. JQB7022 - Bahasa Melayu dan Komunikasi Lanjutan
  3. JQB7023 - Teori Sosiolinguistik
  4. JQB7024 - Karya Agung Kesusasteraan
  5. JQB7025 - Karya-Karya Sastera Pilihan
  6. JQB7026 - Warisan, Pelancongan dan Estetika Seni Budaya Melayu
  7. JQB7027 - Komunikasi Visual Dunia Melayu
  8. JQB7028 - Budaya Politik Melayu, Kepimpinan dan Gerakan Sosial Melayu
  9. JQB7029 - Pembangunan Sosial dan Ekonomi Melayu                      

Note:                                                                                                       

                                                                     

Career Prospects

Malay Studies Researcher, University Lecturer in Malay Studies, Cultural Heritage Consultant, Malay Language Specialist, Literary Critic (Malay Literature), Social and Cultural Policy Analyst, Malay Cultural Advisor, Communications Specialist (Malay Context), Museum Curator (Malay Culture), Tourism Development Consultant (Malay Heritage), Sociolinguistics Researcher, Editor for Malay Publications, Policy Advisor on Malay Cultural Issues, Malay Studies Program Coordinator, Ethnographer (Malay Culture).

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM14,300 (Full-Time), 

RM16,300 (ODL)

International

RM30,800 (Full-Time), 

RM25,500 (ODL)

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: N/A
  • Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; 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 60; 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 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable