ADMISSION TO

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
FOR SEMESTER 1 (SEPTEMBER)
2015/2016 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
1(September) 2015/2016 session is open from 4 January 2015.

The closing date is on 30 APRIL 2015.

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
Coursework Only (KS)
Coursework & Research (KD)
Research Only (DS)

Doctor of Philosophy
Research (TS)
Coursework & Research (KD)

A Bachelors Degree or equivalent in a related field*

A Bachelors Degree (Hons.) or equivalent in a related
field*
A Master Degree or its equivalent in a related field*

*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.

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)

Shariah
Usuluddin
Islamic Studies

Aqidah & Islamic Thought

Al-Quran & Al-Hadith
Islamic History & Civilization
Dakwah & Human Development

Area of specialization:

Master of Shariah (KD) (DS)

Area of specialization:

Fiqh & Usul

Shariah & Economy
Shariah & Law
Shariah & Management
Siasah Syariyyah

Area of specialization:

Master of Islamic Studies (DS)

Offered to candidates who do not have a specific
degree in Shariah or Usuluddin but are interested to
do interdisciplinary research with specialization in
Islamic Studies and subject to the conditions as
determined by Academy of Islamic Studies.

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: http://gsb.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 five (5) 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)
- Thesis (TS)
- Coursework and Research (KD)

Education Management and Policy

Curriculum and Instruction
Counselling

Master of Education (Arabic Language Education) (KD/DS)

Master of Education (Planning and Administration) (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Mathematics Education) (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Science Education) (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Physical Education) (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Curriculum Development) (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Sociology of Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Measurement and Evaluation) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Values Education) (KD) (DS)
Master of Education (Social Science Education) (DS)
Master of Education (Philosophy of Education) (DS)
Master of Education (Art Education) (DS)
Master of Education (Health Education) (DS)

Master of Counselling (KS) (DS)

Master of Educational Management (KS/DS)
Master of Instructional Technology (KD/DS)
Master of Early Childhood Education (KD/DS)
Master of Mathematics Education with Information
Communication and Technology (KD/DS)
Master of Science Education with Information
Communication and Technology (KD/DS)
Master of Education (Educational Psychology) (KD/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 6856/4449
Email: fab@um.edu.my
Website: http://fbe.um.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)
Research areas for PhD :-

Building Science
Building Construction and Economics
Building Control & Performance
Conservation of Cultural Property
Construction Technology
Education in Built Environment
Facilities Management
Housing Studies
Information Technology in Built Environment
Land Economy
Real Estate Studies
Real Estate Valuation
Planning & Development Control
Spatial Planning
Recreational & Tourism Planning
Regional Planning
Transportation & Infrastructure Planning
Planning Theory & Philosophy
Community Planning
Urban Governance / Management
Urban Conservation
Urban Transportation
Urban Economics & Regeneration
Urban Poverty
Advocacy Planning

Master of Science (Architecture) (DS)

Master of Science (Building) (DS)
Master of Science (Estate Management) (DS)
Master of Science Project Management (KS)
Master of Facilities and Maintenance Management (KS)
Master of Real Estate (KS)
Master of Architecture (KS)
Research areas for Master by Research:-Information Technology in Architecture
Architectural Acoustics
Architectural Lighting
Building Technology
Conservation Studies
Housing & Settlements
Integrated Building System
Sustainable Design
Theory & History
Urban Design
Vernacular Architecture
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Building Control
Building Materials
Building Services
Construction Management
Construction Technology
Building Performance

-Facilities Management
Green Building
Building Maintenance
Project Management
Building Economics
Real Estate Investment
Real Estate Development & Environment
Property Management
Information Technology in Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Laws
Real Estate Valuation
Real Estate Practice
Real Estate Education & Training
Corporate Real Estate
Urban Land Economy
Real Estate Modelling
Real Estate Performance Measurement

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES & LINGUISTICS

Tel: 603-7967 3144/3133 Email: ddfll_pgrad@um.edu.my
Website: http://language.um.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (TS)

Master of English as a Second Language (MESL) (KD)

i. For Master of English as a Second Language, a local applicant must possess A1/ A+ for English in SPM
and/ or MUET at band 5 ; an international applicant must possess at least a score of 6.5 for IELTS or a
score of 600 for TOEFL
ii. The medium of instruction is English Language.

Master of Linguistics (ML) (KD)

i. For Master of Linguistics, a local applicant must possess A1/ A+ for English in SPM and/ or MUET at band
5 ; an international applicant must possess at least a score of 6.5 for IELTS or a score of 600 for TOEFL .
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 Engineering (Manufacturing) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Safety, Health & Environment) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Biomedical) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Telecommunication) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Mechanical) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Material and Technology) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Industrial Electronic and Control) (KS)
Master of Engineering (Power System) (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 (KD) (DS)

Master of Library & Information Science (KD) (DS)
Master of Software Engineering (KD)

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) (KD) (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 7 for IELTS or a score of 600 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)

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) (DS)

Master of Medical Science (KD) (DS)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Tel: 603-7967 4221/4083/7163 Email: science@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 Technology (Material Science) (KD)

Master of Science (Petroleum Geology) (KS/KD)
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)
Note: International applicants are required to fulfill the English Language
requirement.

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) (KD) (DS)

Master of Performing Arts (Music) (KD) (DS)
Master of Performing Arts (Drama) (KD) (DS)

Master of Arts (Visual Art) (KD)

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 Information Management (IMIM) (KS)

International Masters in Regional Integration (IMRI) (KS)

International Masters in Small-and-Medium Enterprises (IMSME) (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. Candidates are required to complete five (5) courses after being accepted into the
programme. These courses will also include attendance in all the classes.

Master of Educational Leadership (KD)

Note:
Have a Post Graduate Diploma in Education or School Management and
i. minimum of one years experience.
Or
ii.
A minimum of three years 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)

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC POLICY & MANAGEMENT (INPUMA)

Tel: 603-7967 7976 / 7974 Email: inpuma@um.edu.my
Website: http://inpuma.um.edu.my

Master of Public Policy (KS)