Master of Social Science (Economics) - Centre for Policy Research

Master of Social Science (Economics) -
Centre for Policy Research

OVERVIEW
The Master of Social Science in Economics constitutes a solid basis in economic theory, statistics, econometrics and proficiency in analysing empirical data and evaluating public policy. Our Centre is, by international standards, strong in public economics, labour economics and applied micro-econometrics. The programme prepares students well for a career in public administration or in the private sector. This programme is designed for research students who wish to advance their studies in how the economy works in a globalised environment.

Research Thrust Areas:
- Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
- Human Resources Development
- Political Economy
- Development Economics
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.
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.
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 : 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

Master of Social Science (Social Work) - Centre for Policy Research

Master of Social Science (Social Work) -
Centre for Policy Research

OVERVIEW
The Master of Social Science in Social Work offers students the preparation necessary for a successful career at a research intense academic institution and for leadership roles in the design and development of social welfare programmes and policies. The programme's curriculum is designed to provide students with rigorous methodological, conceptual, and statistical training in both quantitative and qualitative research. An important feature of our programme is that all students are paired with a research mentor who works collaboratively with the designated student throughout the entire programme to ensure competency in core research, scholarship, and teaching areas.

Research Thrust Areas
- Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
- Human Resources Development
- Social Demography
- Ethnicity and Identity
- Development Sociology
- Social and Physical Planning
- CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy)
- Multi-religious and Multi-cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
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.
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.
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 : 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

Master of Social Science (Development Planning & Management) - Centre for Policy Research

Master of Social Science (Development Planning & Management) -
Centre for Policy Research

OVERVIEW
The Master of Social Science Development Planning and Management provides theoretical, historic and methodological knowledge about public management for students to be able to understand, interpret, and participate in the planning and management of social science cycles. It also develops instrumental skills that will allow students to recreate the acquired knowledge concerning design, formulation, instrumentation and evaluation of social science.

Research Thrust Areas:
- Poverty Studies and Micro Credit
- Human Resources Development
- Social Demography
- Ethnicity and Identity
- Political Economy
- Development Economic
- Development Sociology
- Local Government Studies
- Public Management
- CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy)
- Multi-religious and Multi-cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
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.
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
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 : 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

Master of Social Science (Political Science) - Centre for Policy Research

Master of Social Science (Political Science) -
Centre for Policy Research

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
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.
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.
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 : 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

Master of Social Science (Psychology) - Centre for Policy Research

Master of Social Science (Psychology) -
Centre for Policy Research

OVERVIEW
Psychology and social science are two of the broadest disciplines imaginable, yet ones which lend themselves to deep specialisation. Studying psychology and social science at our centre will expose you to numerous interesting study areas, from behavioural science to cognitive development to social policy development, social work and research. Our full-time and part-time postgraduate courses in Psychology and Social Science cover a broad range of psychology and social science areas, including:

Research Thrust Areas
- Psychology
- Social Studies
- Counselling
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.
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.
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 : 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