From its origins back in the 10th Century A.D, Malaysia has seen rapid and radical change during its existence. A unique multi-racial country that encompases both a peninsula as well as an island (island of Borneo), Malaysia has experienced first-hand many important conflicts in its time.
Be it the dramatic arrival of the Portuguese and English, or the destructive entrance of the Japanese forces in World War II, to the eventual struggle for independence, and the subsequent development of the country into one of the most developed nations in ASEAN, the Master of Arts (Malaysia History) programme is a truly epic and fascinating look into the past.
Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (6 Credits)
Historiography and Methodology in History
Malaysian History, 1800-1941
Elective Courses (9 Credits) - 3 Only
Malaysian History up to 18th Century
Malaysian History after the Second World War until 1963
Government and Politics in Malaysia
Sources and Their Importance in Historical Studies
Malaysian Economic History
Research Courses (35 Credits)
Dissertation
Career Prospects
Historian specializing in Malaysian History, University Lecturer in History, Historical Researcher, Cultural Heritage Consultant, Museum Curator (Malaysian History), Policy Advisor on Historical and Cultural Matters, Archivist, Historical Documentary Producer, Government Historian, Public History Specialist, Historical Analyst, Cultural Resource Manager, Educational Program Developer (History), Research Director (History or Cultural Studies), History Educator.