To introduce the main themes and topics in the study of dakwah development. At the end of the course, students are expected to explain and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in studies of the dakwah development at the advanced stage.
Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Faculty Core Courses
IOX7004 - Methods of Shariah Studies
IOX7005 - Major Themes in Usuluddin Studies
Programme Core Course
IQA7002 - Figures and Works of Da'wah
IQA7003 - Da’wah and Community Development
IQA7004 - Contemporary Da'wah Strategies and Contemporary Da'wah Strategies and Communication
IQA7005 - Psychology in Contemporary Da'wah
IQA7007 - Contemporary Media and Da'wah
IQA7008 - Global Da’wah Management and Institutions
IQA7009 - Issues of Fiqh Da’wah
Research Course
IQA7001 - Research Project
Elective Course (choose three courses only)
IQA7006 - Da’wah and Leadership
IOK7006 - Contemporary Islamic Law
IOK7012 - Contemporary Islamic Family Law
IOJ7008 - Comparison of Basic Issues of Major World Religions
IOJ7006 - The Sufi and Psychospiritual Debate
IOJ7013 - Islam and the West
IOG7005 - Authenticity in the Study of al-Quran and al-Hadith
Career Prospects
Da’wah Coordinator, Community Development Specialist, Islamic Outreach Director, Da’wah Strategist, Islamic Media Consultant, Religious Educator, Da’wah Program Manager, Interfaith Relations Coordinator, Da’wah Researcher, Islamic Leadership Consultant, Global Da’wah Manager, Islamic Family Law Advisor, Contemporary Islamic Law Consultant, Psychospiritual Counselor (Islamic Perspective), Islamic Social Activist.
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 Dakwah Studies, Usuluddin, Shariah, Islamic Studies, Islamic Education or Science Social Studies with minor specialisation in Islamic Studies
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