Master of Social Science (Political Science) -
Centre for Policy Research
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OVERVIEW
The Master of Social Science in Political Science provides a rigorous, sharply focused disciplinary programme with strong multidisciplinary links. The Programme consists of innovative, state-of-the-science graduate education in political methodology.
Research Thrust Areas- Human Resources Development
- Social Demography
- Ethnicity and Identity
- Political Economy
- Local Government Studies
- Public Management
- Multi-Religious and Multi-Cultural Studies
- Political Science
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirement for entry to the postgraduate programme is:
- A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent in a related field; or
- Any Bachelor's degree with working experience related to the field of study.
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(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)
**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.
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DURATION
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
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FEES
Malaysian (MYR) Full Time Part Time - Registration Fee : 310.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00
- Convocation Fee : 200.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
- Registration Fee : 310.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00
- Convocation Fee : 200.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
International (USD)* Full Time Part Time - Registration Fee : 222.50
- Personal Bond : 1000.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,400.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
- Convocation Fee : 50.00
- Research Methodology : 80.00
- Registration Fee : 222.50
- Personal Bond : 1000.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
- Convocation Fee : 50.00
- Research Methodology : 80.00
*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change