MA (Archaeology) - Centre for Global Archaeological Research
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OVERVIEW
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 AsiaFor any enquiries, please contact Dr. Velat Anak Bujeng (
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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
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LANGUAGE 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 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)
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DURATION
- Full-time: 1 - 3 years (2 - 6 semesters)
- Part-time: 2 - 6 years (4 - 12 semesters)
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FEES
Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time
Part Time
- Registration Fee : 330.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
- Convocation Fee : 200.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
- Registration Fee : 330.00
- Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,385.00
- Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
- Convocation Fee : 200.00
- Research Methodology : 320.00
International (USD)*
Full Time
Part Time
- Registration Fee : 225.00
- 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 : 225.00
- 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