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MA (Fine Arts) - School of Arts


  • OVERVIEW

    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

    FINE ARTS

    • Art History and Theory
    • Drawing
    • Sculpture
    • Print-Media
    • Photo-Media
    • Painting
    • Studio Practice

    DESIGN

    GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DESIGN

    • Visual Communication
    • Typography
    • Packaging Design
    • Design Research
    • Branding and Identity

    NEW MEDIA DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

    • Animation Art and Design
    • Sound Art Design and Technology
    • Digital Videography
    • Creative Coding
    • Interactive Media and Digital Application

    INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

    • Design Management
    • Service Innovation
    • Design Technology
    • Furniture and Product Design
    • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
    • Materials and Design
    • Ergonomics in Design
    • Design Studies
    • Ceramic Craft and Industry

    Expertise available in the following School: School of the Arts

  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    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

  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    (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
  • DURATION

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

    Malaysian (MYR)
    Full Time Part Time
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,050.00
    • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
    • Convocation Fee : 200.00
    • Research Methodology : 320.00
    • Registration Fee : 330.00
    • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,515.00
    • 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

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Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

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