The Master of Arts in Accounting are research programmes offered throughout of the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of accounting. As the field of accounting is dynamic, new areas/field of studies are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may seek employment in both public and private sectors.

Research Thrust Areas:

Accounting

• Goods and Services Tax and Taxation Issues
• Auditing
• Management Accounting and Control
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Information System
• Management Accounting Practices
• Behavioural Accounting Finance
• Legal Environment of Business & Accounting
• Market Based Accounting Research
• Corporate Governance
• Islamic Accounting
• Public Sector Accounting
• Accounting Education
• Social and Environmental Accounting/Corporate Social Responsibility

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Management

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(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 of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (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 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

Master of Arts (MA) in fine arts by research at the School of the Arts train students to produce thesis and dissertation that challenge the established aesthetic, formal and conceptual principles in art history and criticism. Our degree is recognised internationally and therefore equips our graduates for global employment in the field of art history and criticism.

Research Thrust Areas:

SENI HALUS / FINE ARTS:

• Sejarah & Teori Seni / Art History and Theory
• Lukisan / Drawing
• Arca / Sculpture
• Media Cetakan / Print-Media
• Media Fotografi / Photo-Media
• Catan / Painting
• Praktis Studio / Studio Practice

DESIGN

REKABENTUK GRAFIK KOMUNIKASI / GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN:

• Komunikasi Visual / Visual Communication
• Tipografi / Typography
• Rekabentuk Pembungkusan / Packaging Design
• Penyelidikan Rekabentuk / Design Research
• Penjenamaan dan Identiti / Branding and Identity

REKABENTUK & TEKNOLOGI MEDIA BARU / NEW MEDIA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

• Rekabentuk dan Seni Animasi / Animation Art and Design
• Rekabentuk dan Teknologi Seni Bunyi / Sound Art Design and Technology
• Videografi Digital / Digital Videography
• Pengaturcaraan Kreatif / Creative Coding
• Media Interaktif dan Aplikasi Digital / Interactive Media and Digital Application

REKABENTUK PERINDUSTRIAN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

• Pengurusan Rekabentuk / Design Management
• Inovasi Perkhidmatan / Service Innovation
• Teknologi Rekabentuk / Design Technology
• Rekabentuk Produk dan Perabot / Furniture and Product Design
• Rekabentuk untuk Pembuatan dan Pemasangan / Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Bahan dan Rekabentuk / Materials and Design
• Ergonomik dalam Rekabentuk / Ergonomics in Design
• Kajian Isu dalam Rekabentuk / Design Studies
• Seramik Kraf dan Perindustrian / Ceramic Craft and Industry

Expertise available in the following School:

School of the Arts

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 46 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 8 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5.5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 51 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 160 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 160 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

Exemption can be given if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

Drama and Theatre

Each year, the Drama and Theatre Department admits a small group of students who display not only practical creativity but academic capability as well. Postgraduate students will be introduced to an alternative of semi-practical and/or theoretical degree courses in which the Department specialises, notably within the practice of history, theory, traditional and modern drama and theatre, children’s theatre, and dance. Postgraduate candidates for both MA and PhD program will embark on research in these various specializations.   

Area of Specialisation

• Traditional Theatre
• Modern Drama & Theatre
• History of Drama & Theatre
• Theory of Drama
• Theatre & Performance
• Theatre in Education
• Children’s Theatre
• Community Theatre
• Traditional Dance
• Modern and Experimental Dance
• Performance
• Creative Movements

Expertise available in the following School:

School of the Arts

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 46 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 8 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5.5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 51 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 160 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 160 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum score of 108 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 4 for MUET

Exemption can be considered if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change

These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to carry out independent research supervised by respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Sustainability. As concerns and interest in sustainability issues increased, potential areas of studies of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & WEHAB+3- Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity + Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management, Production & Consumption, Population & Poverty are explored. Upon graduation, postgraduate students can pursue their careers in academic as well as industry-based research.

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Sustainable Development Goals

2. WEHAB+3 (Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management, Production & Consumption, Population & Poverty) 

Applicants should possess the following:

• A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree; or
• CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for Bachelor degree with additional requirements

(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 of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (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 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

* Fees for Arts based

** Fees are subject to change

* Fees for Arts based

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

** Fees are subject to change