Institute for Advanced Studies

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.

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

The Master of Philosophy Programme leads to the submission of a thesis.
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

Language Requirement

Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic; or
Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBTcentre based) in TOEFL; or
Band 4 ≥ MUET; or
Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic; or
Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE)

Entry Requirement

Entry requirements for this program are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the related field with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent or;
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows or;
- Universiti Malaya graduate;
- Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related fields;
- Has produced publications in the related fields;
- Scholarship agency staff;
- Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass the special assessment by the Faculty
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related field;
  - Has produced publications in the related fields;
  - Scholarship recipient;
  - Government agency staff;
  - Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  - Pass the special asssessment by the Faculty.
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  - Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  - Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicants); or
  - Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.
Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body or;
Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time or;
APEL (A) qualification (only for the programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

Intake Schedule

Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Candidate could apply anytime

Fees

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