ADMISSION TO

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

FOR SEMESTER 1 (SEPTEMBER)

2016/2017 SESSION
Applications can only be made online through the website: http://ips.um.edu.my
The application for coursework and coursework & research mode programme, Semester
I(September) 2016/2017 session is open from 3 January 2016.

The closing date is on 30 June 2016.

Applications that are incomplete or received after the closing date will not be
entertained.
Application for research programme are open throughout the year. Candidate may apply
anytime except for programmes with pre-requisite courses.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Tel: 03-7967 4414
or email: eapps_ips@um.edu.my
 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Master A Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a related field*
Coursework Only (KS)
Coursework & Research (KD) A Bachelors Degree (Hons.) or equivalent in a related
Research Only (DS) field*
Doctor of Philosophy
Research (TS) A Master Degree or its equivalent in a related field*
Coursework & Research (KD)
*NOTE:

Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree and a CGPA of 3.0 and above or its
equivalent

Applicants with a CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for a PhD programme.

International applicants are required to obtain a score of at least 550 for TOEFL or Band 6 for IELTS
(Academic).
ACADEMY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES
Tel: 603-7967 6230/6105/6109 Email: api_tinggi@um.edu.my Website: http://apium.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS) Master of Usuluddin (KD) (DS)

Area of specialization: Area of specialization:
Shariah Aqidah & Islamic Thought
Usuluddin Al-Quran & Al-Hadith
Islamic Studies Islamic History & Civilization
Dakwah & Human Development

Master of Shariah (KD) (DS)

Master of Islamic Studies (DS)
Area of specialization:
Offered to candidates who do not have a specific
Fiqh & Usul
degree in Shariah or Usuluddin but are interested to
Shariah & Economy
do interdisciplinary research with specialization in
Shariah & Law
Islamic Studies and subject to the conditions as
Shariah & Management
determined by Academy of Islamic Studies.
Siasah Syariyyah
 ACADEMY OF MALAY STUDIES
Tel: 603-7967 7200/7213/7218/7278 Email: tpijazahtinggi.apm@um.edu.my
Website: http://apm.um.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)
Master of Malay Studies (KS) (KD) (DS)
Area of specialization:

MALAY LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Translation Studies (DS&TS); Malay Sociolinguistic (DS&TS); Malay Language Intonation (DS&TS), Language Acquisition (DS&TS), Language Learning
(DS&TS),Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) (DS&TS); Discourse Analysis (DS&TS), Pragmatics; Malay Lexicography & Terminology (DS&TS);
Lexical Semantic (DS&TS); Phonetic Acoustic (DS&TS); Stylistic (DS&TS); Malay Syntax (DS&TS); Malay Morphology (DS&TS)

MALAY LITERATURE DEPARTMENT

Malay Manuscript (DS&TS); Young Adult Literature and Children Literature (DS&TS); Literature and Gender (DS&TS); The Aesthetic of Malay Literature
(DS&TS); Comparative Literature (DS&TS); Literature Theory (DS&TS), Sociology of Literature; Literature History (DS&TS); Islamic Literature (DS&TS);
Criticism in Malay Literature (DS&TS);Modern Malay Prose (DS&TS); Modern Malay Poem (DS&TS); Malay Oral Literature (DS&TS); Commercial Malay
literature (DS&TS); Malay Creative Writing (DS&TS); Literature(DS&TS), Custom and Law (DS&TS); Great Works of Malay Literature (DS&TS); Literature
and Multimedia (DS&TS); Malay Folklore (DS&TS); Traditional Malay Poems (DS&TS)

MALAY LINGUISTICS DEPARTMENT

Comparative/Historical Linguistics (DS&TS); Dialectology (DS&TS); Sociolinguistics (DS&TS); General Linguistics (DS&TS); Pragmatics (DS&TS);
Psycholinguistics (DS); Lexicology (DS&TS); Semantics (DS&TS); Language Planning (DS&TS)

MALAY SOCIO-CULTURAL/ ARTS DEPARTMENT

Malay Socio-Cultural
Economy (DS&TS); Politics and Kinship (DS&TS); Religion(DS&TS); Belief (DS&TS); Thought and Identity(DS&TS); Art and Cultural Heritage (DS&TS);
Technology (DS&TS); Customary Law (DS&TS); Cultural History and Anthropology of Food (DS&TS); Archaeology(DS&TS); Tourism(DS&TS); Medical
Anthropology (DS&TS); Museum Studies (DS&TS)

Malay Arts
Malay Design (DS&TS); Malay Music in Performing Arts (DS&TS); Malay Dance in Performing Arts (DS&TS); Malay Visual Arts (DS&TS), Arts Management
(DS&TS)
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTANCY
Tel: 603- 7967 3850 Email: gsb_fpp1@um.edu.my/gsb_fpp2@um.edu.my
Website: fba.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Business Administration (KS)

Concentration:-
Business Information Systems
Finance
Islamic Finance
General Management
Human Resource Management
Internal Auditing
International Business
Marketing

Master of Management (KS)

Note:
Master of Business Administration and Master of Management
-A minimum of three (3) years working experience after completing first
degree;
Priority will be given to applicants who are in management positions.

Doctor of Philosophy
-For the Doctor of Philosophy programme, candidates are required to take
at least four (4) courses as stipulated by the Faculty.
 FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Tel: 603-7967 5133/3899/5001 Email: dekan_pendidikan@um.edu.my/ postgrad_education@um.edu.my
Website: http://education.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Master of Education (Arabic Language Education) (KD) (DS)
- Thesis (TS) Master of Education (Planning and Administration) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Mathematics Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Science Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Counselling (KS) (DS)
Master of Education (Physical Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Educational Management (KS) (DS)
Master of Education (Curriculum Development) (KD) (DS)
Master of Instructional Technology (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Sociology of Education) (DS)
Master of Early Childhood Education (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Measurement and Evaluation) (KD) (DS)
Master of Mathematics Education with Information
Master of Education (Values Education) (KD) (DS)
Communication and Technology (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Social Science Education) (DS)
Master of Science Education with Information
Master of Education (Philosophy of Education) (DS)
Communication and Technology (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Art Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Educational Psychology) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Health Education) (DS)
Master of Education (Special Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Islamic Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Language Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (English Language Education) (KD) (DS)
 FACULTY OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Tel: 603-7967 6899/5320/4449 Email: fab@um.edu.my
Website: http://fbe.um.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS) Master of Science (Architecture) (DS)
Master of Science (Building) (DS)
Research areas for PhD :-
Master of Science (Estate Management) (DS)
Building Science Master of Project Management (KS)
Building Construction and Economics Master of Facilities and Maintenance Management (KS)
Building Control & Performance Master of Real Estate (KS)
Conservation of Cultural Property Master of Architecture (KS)
Construction Technology
Education in Built Environment Research areas for Master by Research:-
Facilities Management
-Facilities Management
Housing Studies -Information Technology in Architecture
Green Building
Information Technology in Built Environment Architectural Acoustics
Building Maintenance
Land Economy Architectural Lighting
Project Management
Real Estate Studies Building Technology
Building Economics
Real Estate Valuation Conservation Studies
Real Estate Investment
Planning & Development Control Housing & Settlements
Real Estate Development & Environment
Spatial Planning Integrated Building System
Property Management
Recreational & Tourism Planning Sustainable Design
Information Technology in Real Estate
Regional Planning Theory & History
Real Estate Finance
Transportation & Infrastructure Planning Urban Design
Real Estate Laws
Planning Theory & Philosophy Vernacular Architecture
Real Estate Valuation
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Community Planning Real Estate Practice
Building Control
Urban Governance / Management Real Estate Education & Training
Building Materials
Urban Conservation Corporate Real Estate
Building Services
Urban Transportation Urban Land Economy
Construction Management
Urban Economics & Regeneration Real Estate Modelling
Construction Technology
Urban Poverty Real Estate Performance Measurement
Building Performance
Advocacy Planning
FACULTY OF LANGUAGES & LINGUISTICS
Tel: 603-7967 3144/3133 Email: ddfll_pgrad@um.edu.my
Website: http://fll.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of English Language Studies (KS)

i. An international applicant must possess at least a score of Band 7 for IELTS (Academic) or minimum a
score of 600 for TOEFL (PBT).
ii. English Language Proficiency Programme (ELP) is not applicable for this programme.

Master of Arts (Linguistics) (KD)

i. An international applicant must possess at least a score of Band 6 for IELTS (Academic) or a score of
550 for TOEFL (PBT). This requirement is applicable to those who wish to write their dissertation in
English.

ii. The medium of instruction is either the Malay language or the English Language.

Note an interview session may be required for selected applicants

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Tel: 603-7967 5234/4480/4481 Email: engine@um.edu.my / pejtdit_fkej@um.edu.my
Website: http://engine.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)(TS)

Master of Engineering Science (DS)
Master of Manufacturing Engineering (KS)
Master of Safety, Health & Environment Engineering (KS)
Master of Biomedical Engineering (KS)
Master of Telecommunication Engineering (KS)
Master of Mechatronics Engineering (KS)
Master of Mechanical Engineering (KS)
Master of Materials Engineering (KS)
Master of Industrial Electronic and Control Engineering (KS)
Master of Power System Engineering (KS)
FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Tel: 603-7967 6306/6307/6316/6380 Email: query_fsktm@um.edu.my
Website: http://www.fsktm.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) (KD)
Master of Information Science (Library Science) (KD)
Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) (KD)
Master of Computer Science (DS)
Master of Library & Information Science (DS)
FACULTY OF LAW
Tel: 603-7967 6501/6512/6574 Email: law@um.edu.my
Website: http://law.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Laws (KS) (DS)
Master of Criminal Justice (KS)

Note: Entry Requirement for Master of Laws (DS) programme.

Bachelor of Laws with Hons. Degree with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0
or its equivalent;
or
Bachelor of Laws with Hons. Degree with cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of less
than 3.0 subject to the approval of Senate and the criteria established by it from time to
time.

English Requirement for International Candidates for all programmes is a minimum of

Band 6 for IELTS (Academic) or a score of 550 for TOEFL.
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & ADMINISTRATION
Tel: 603-7967 3636 / 3632 Email: fea@um.edu.my
Website: http://fep.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Economics (KS) (DS)
Master of Public Administration (KS) (DS)
Master of Applied Statistics (KS) (DS)
Master of Development Studies (KD)
FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Tel: 603-7967 5484 / 5718 / 5501 Email: sastera@um.edu.my
Website: http://fass.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)(TS)

Master of Arts (DS)
Master of Publishing Studies (KD)
Master of Arts (English Literature) (KD)
Master of Arts (Malaysian History) (KD)
Master of Arts (Southeast Asian History) (KD)
Master of Strategic and Defence Studies (KD)
Master of Southeast Asian Studies (KD)
Master of Media Studies (KS)
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Tel: 603-7949 2108/ 603-7967 3146 Email: medic_admin@um.edu.my
Website: http://medicine.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) (KD)
Doctor of Medicine (MD) (TS)
Master of Medical Science in Public Health (KS)
Master of Nursing Science (KS)
Master of Public Health (KS)
Master of Medical Physics (KS)
Master of Medical Science (KD) (DS)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Tel: 603-7967 4221/4083/7163 Email: tdit_sains@um.edu.my
Website: http://fs.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)(TS)

Master of Science (DS)
Master of Biotechnology (KD)
Master of Bioinformatics (KS)
Master of Technology (Environmental Management) (KD)
Master of Science (Petroleum Geology) (KS)
Master of Science (Science, Technology & Sustainability) (KS)
Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis) (KS)
Master of Science (Applied Physics) (KS)
Master of Science (Statistics) (KS)
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
Tel: 603-7967 7462/7463/6472 Email: ardental_pg@um.edu.my / tdpasca_dental@um.edu.my
Website: http://dentistry.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Doctor of Dental Public Health (DrDPH) (KD)
Master of Dental Science (MDSc) (DS)
Master of Community Oral Health (MCOH) (KS)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) (Clinical)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology) (Clinical)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Conservative Dentistry) (Clinical)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry in Prosthetics Dentistry) (Clinical)
Master of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) (Clinical)

Note:
Only applicants who possess a degree recognized by the Malaysian Dental Council
(MDC) as listed in the Second Schedule Dental Act 1971 are eligible to apply.
 Please check the status of your qualification and form for the Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) / Temporary
Practicing Certificate (TPC) in http://www.mdc.gov.my

Multiple applications to different Clinical Master programmes and transfer for application between different
programmes is not permitted.

Places for International candidates in all available Clinical Masters Programmes are generally oversubscribed.
Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) should be applied for before commencing the course.

Admission Requirements :

1. Obtain a Bachelors Degree or an equivalent degree in Dentistry and

2. Two years post registration clinical experience in Dentistry; and
3. Qualifies for registration as a dental practitioner under the Malaysian Dental Act; and
4. Local applicants must possess at least a score of 4 for MUET; whilst International applicants must possess at
score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total for TOEFL; or a band 6 for IELTS;
and
5. Fulfill the requirements for admission by the relevant department responsible for the programmes of study.
CULTURAL CENTRE
Tel: 603-7967 3349/3339/3541 Email: cultural_admin@um.edu.my
Website: http://cultural.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Performing Arts (Dance) (DS)
Master of Performing Arts (Music) (KD) (DS)
Master of Performing Arts (Drama) (KD) (DS)
Master of Arts (Visual Arts) (KD) (DS)
ASIA EUROPE INSTITUTE (AEI)
Tel: 603-7967 6920/6907 Email: asia_euro@um.edu.my
Website: http://aei.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

International Masters in Regional Integration (IMRI) (KS)
International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS) (KS)
SPORTS CENTRE
Tel: 603-7967 6936/3438 Email: sukan@um.edu.my
Website: http://sports.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of Sport Science (MSS) (DS)
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Tel: 603- 2246 3319/ 3325 Email: iel@um.edu.my
Website: http://iel.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Note:
i. Candidates have to attend an interview, subject to the decision made by academic meeting of the
Institute.

ii. Based on the candidates academic credentials or working experiences, if necessary, candidates are
required to attend the supporting courses which related to help the student to enhance their writing
and research skills.

Master of Educational Leadership (KD)

Note:
i. Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or School Management and minimum of one (1) years
working experiences.
or
ii. Have a Certificate of Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) level 7.

iii. Minimum of three (3) years working experience in the related field.
INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Tel: 603-7967 4613 / 4637 / 4404 / 4407 Email: ips@um.edu.my
Website: http://ips.um.edu.my

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Specialising in:
Arts & Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary Research)
Sciences (Multidisciplinary Research / Nanotechnology and Catalysis / Photonics/
Power Energy /Ocean and Earth Sciences)

Master of Philosophy (DS)

Specialising in:
Arts & Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary Research)
Sciences (Multidisciplinary Research /Nanotechnology and Catalysis/ Photonics/
Power Energy /Ocean and Earth Sciences)

Master of Renewable Energy (KS)

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY & MANAGEMENT (INPUMA)
Tel: 603-7967 7976 / 7974 Email: inpuma@um.edu.my
Website: http://www.inpuma.um.edu.my

Master of Public Policy (KS)