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 and Distance Learning Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (19 Credits)
JQB7001 - Metodologi Penyelidikan Pengajian Melayu
JQB7015 - Islam dan Pengajian Melayu
JQB7016 - Teori-Teori Pengajian Melayu
JQB7017 - Isu-isu Semasa Pengajian Melayu
JQB7018 - Dinamika Pemikiran Melayu
JQB7019 - Bahasa dan Alam Melayu
Research Course (12 Credits)
JQB7020 - Projek Penyelidikan
Elective Course (15 Credits) - (choose five courses only)
JQB7021 - Bahasa Melayu Terapan
JQB7022 - Bahasa Melayu dan Komunikasi Lanjutan
JQB7023 - Teori Sosiolinguistik
JQB7024 - Karya Agung Kesusasteraan
JQB7025 - Karya-Karya Sastera Pilihan
JQB7026 - Warisan, Pelancongan dan Estetika Seni Budaya Melayu
JQB7027 - Komunikasi Visual Dunia Melayu
JQB7028 - Budaya Politik Melayu, Kepimpinan dan Gerakan Sosial Melayu
JQB7029 - Pembangunan Sosial dan Ekonomi Melayu
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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)
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM30,800 (Full-Time)
RM25,500 (ODL)
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
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