MASTER OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION


Programme Overview

This programme will ensure that educators in Islamic Education are able to apply their knowledge, theory and research to solve related moral and spiritual problems in line with global and national aspirations


Part-Time Duration: 3 Semester , (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses(16 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Seminar on Educational Scholarship
  • Research Perspective on Islamic Education
  • Design and Development of Islamic Education Curriculum

Elective Courses(15 credits)
  • Theory of Akhlaq Education
  • Islamic Education Sociology
  • Al-Quran and Tahfiz Education
  • Future Islamic Education
  • Dynamic Islamic education Discourse in Classical and Contemporary Views
  • Application of Maqasid Syariah in Educational Practice
  • Teaching and Learning Practices in Ulum Diniyah
  • Islamic Educational Leadership and Management
  • Arabic Language for Islamic Education
  • Epistemology Debate from Islamic and Western Perspectives

Research Courses(12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Islamic Education Teacher, Curriculum Developer for Islamic Studies, Educational Consultant in Islamic Education, Islamic Studies Program Coordinator, Educational Policy Analyst in Islamic Education, Islamic School Principal, Islamic Education Researcher, Educational Leadership Specialist in Islamic Institutions, Islamic Curriculum Specialist, Quranic Studies Educator, Islamic Studies Textbook Author/Editor, Islamic Education Program Manager, Director of Islamic Educational Institution, Islamic Education Consultant, Arabic Language Instructor for Islamic Studies.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 13,200

International

RM24,800 

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 University 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 Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's of Education in specific field of Islamic Education, Islamic Studies or Bachelor's degree with Education in specific field of Islamic Education, Islamic Studies
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Islamic Education, Islamic Studies and Arabic Language are subject to have a basic Islamic Education
  • Special Requirements:


    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in related field (Islamic Education, Islamic Studies and Arabic Language are subject to having a basic Islamic Education) (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
      • At least one (1) year teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education in the field of Islamic Education, Islamic Studies(CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least two (2) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment PTj; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education in the field of Islamic Education, Islamic Studies (CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment PTj; or

    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 & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 160; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – 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