MASTER OF USULUDDIN (ISLAMIC THOUGHT AND CIVILIZATION) (MIXED-MODE)

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MASTER OF USULUDDIN (ISLAMIC THOUGHT AND CIVILIZATION)



Programme Overview

The programmes offer a study related to the principles of Usuluddin in multidisciplinary areas including Aqidah and Islamic Thought, History and Islamic Civilization. The programmes uniquely represent an integration between Islamic and contemporary knowledge. Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization:

• Aqidah and Islamic Thought

• Islamic History and Civilization


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Mixed-Mode)

Programme Structure

Faculty Core Courses

  1. IOX7001 - Research Methodology
  2. IOX7005 - Major Themes in Usuluddin Studies

Programme Core Course

  1. IOJ7001 - Discourse on Kalam and Islamic Philosophy 
  2. IOJ7002 - Discourse on Sufism and Religious Studies 
  3. IOJ7004 - Muslim Historiography 
  4. IOJ7003 - Islamic Philosophy of History and Civilization

Elective Course (choose one course only)

  1. IOJ7005 - Studies on Kalam Issues 
  2. IOJ7006 - Studies on Sufism and Islamic Psychospiritual 
  3. IOJ7007 - Discourse on Islamic Philosophy 
  4. IOJ7008 - Comparative Studies of the Fundamental Issues in Major World Religions 
  5. IOJ7009 - Discourse on Islamic Thought 
  6. IOJ7010 - Islamic History in the Malay World 
  7. IOJ7011 - Manuscript and Literature in Islamic Civilization 
  8. IOJ7012 - Middle East and World Peace Studies 
  9. IOJ7013 - Islam and the West

Dissertation

  1. IOX7006 - Dissertation                                                                                                   

                                                                     

Career Prospects

Islamic Philosophy Researcher, Sufism Specialist, Islamic Historiographer, Islamic Thought Scholar, Comparative Religion Analyst, Islamic Civilization Consultant, Academic Lecturer in Islamic Studies, Manuscript Scholar, Islamic Psychospiritual Counselor, Islamic Philosophy Advisor, Interfaith Relations Specialist, Middle East Studies Expert, Cultural Heritage Manager, Islamic History Researcher, Peace Studies Specialist in Islamic Context

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM14,900

International

RM28,100

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: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Usuluddin, Islamic Studies or any other related field
  • 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