Postgraduate students at the School of Social Sciences undertake research in a wide range of disciplines, namely Anthropology & Sociology, Economics, Development Planning and Management, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Work, Islamic Development Management, European Studies and Psychology. Our postgraduate degrees comprise degrees by research, by coursework and by "mixed mode" (combining coursework and research leading to the submission of a dissertation).

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Political Science

• Political Thoughts
• Comparative Politics
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• Conflict & Peace
• Public Sector Management
• Local Government
• Leadership Studies
• Political Science

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Social Sciences

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• A Master's degree in research mode; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
• Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate students at the School of Social Sciences undertake research in a wide range of disciplines, namely Anthropology & Sociology, Economics, Development Planning and Management, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Work, Islamic Development Management, European Studies and Psychology. Our postgraduate degrees comprise degrees by research, by coursework and by "mixed mode" (combining coursework and research leading to the submission of a dissertation).

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Psychology

• Social Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Counselling
• Health, Sports and Sexual Counselling;
• Stress and Resilience
• Social Support
• Alternative Health
• Massage and Clinical Hypnosis
• Mental Health
• Psychology of Religion

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Social Sciences

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• A Master's degree in research mode; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 3.00/4; or
• A Master’s degree in related area with CGPA 2.50-2.99/4 with additional requirements; or
• Bachelor’s degree in related area with minimum CGPA 3.67/4 (fast-track to PhD)

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters

Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

Research Thrust Areas:

Our postgraduate programme in Archaeology inspires you to study about the major developments in human past from a systematic and analytical perspectives. You will be taught a variety of practical archaeological techniques and pick up problem solving and team-working skills which are transferable to other types of career.

CGAR offers MA in Archaeology research programme as full-time and part-time modes and involves the completion of a thesis on a particular aspect of Archaeology.

ARC01 - Paleolithic Period in Southeast Asia
ARC02 - Neolithic Culture in Southeast Asia
ARC03 - Metal Age in Southeast Asia
ARC04 - Archaeohistory in Southeast Asia
ARC05 - Ethnoarchaeology in Southeast Asia            

For any enquiries, please contact Dr. Velat Anak Bujeng (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or follow our facebook @SahabatArkeologi for the latest news.

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in related fields (minimum CGPA 2.75/4.00) from institutions recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Applicants with CGPA less than 2.75/4.00, who have related work experience and publications may be considered.
• Application for admission opened throughout the year

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: 1 - 3 years (2 - 6 semesters)
• Part-time: 2 - 6 years (4 - 12 semesters)

** Fees are subject to change

Research Thrust Areas:

Our postgraduate programme in Archaeology inspires you to study about the major developments in human past from a systematic and analytical perspectives. You will be taught a variety of practical archaeological techniques and pick up problem solving and team-working skills which are transferable to other types of career.

CGAR offers MA in Archaeology research programme as full-time and part-time modes and involves the completion of a thesis on a particular aspect of Archaeology.

ARC01 - Paleolithic Period in Southeast Asia
ARC02 - Neolithic Culture in Southeast Asia
ARC03 - Metal Age in Southeast Asia
ARC04 - Archaeohistory in Southeast Asia
ARC05 - Ethnoarchaeology in Southeast Asia              

For any enquiries, please contact Dr. Velat Anak Bujeng (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or follow our facebook @SahabatArkeologi for the latest news.

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Master’s degree with CGPA 3.00/4 or
• Bachelor’s (CGPA 3.67/4) degree in a related field (fast-track to PhD)
• Application for admission opened throughout the year.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time: Min 6 semesters /Max 15 semesters

** Fees are subject to change