• Institute for Advanced Studies
  • ias.um@um.edu.my
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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is conducted purely based on individual supervised research and the candidates will carry out research in their areas of specialization. In most fields, the Master is considered the pinnacle of academic achievement, and the Master of Philosophy is a testament to the candidate’s academic excellence and ability.

The candidates will have a chance to pursue their dreams in key areas of sciences, social sciences and humanities. The MPhil research approach is based on tools of different sciences (i.e., systematic organization of knowledge) and disciplines which are utilized to explain the issue under study, as a means to bridge gaps in problem-solving that result from disciplinary specialization.

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Course Structure

  1. The Master of Philosophy Programme leads to the submission of a thesis.
  2. Candidates are required to take Research Methodology course (3 credit hours) in the first year of study.

Programme 
HMA – Master of Philosophy by research

Duration of study
Minimum : 2 Semesters
Maximum : 8 Semesters

Last Update: 21/03/2025