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The postgraduate degrees of Civilisation Studies offer students to be experts such as Islamic civilisation, figures of Islamic thought, Islamic science, Islamic philosophy, comparative religion, internalisation of Islam values, Islamic history and epistemology. The programmes provide an excellent atmosphere for students to conduct independent and original research, where excellent supervision and guidance are provided by academic staffs who are accomplished specialists in their respective scientific disciplines.

Research Thrust Areas:

Civilisation Studies

• Islamic Civilisation
• Figures of Islamic Thought
• Islamic Science
• Islamic Philosophy
• Comparative Religion
• Internalisation of Islam Values
• Islamic History
• Epistemology

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Distance Education

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)

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

* NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change

The Master of Arts (Language Studies) provides an opportunity for students to conduct research in relation to the analysis and description of the Malay and English language. The aim of the programme is to equip graduate students with the skills necessary to conduct detailed research involving in-depth analysis and description in the different areas of language studies. The programme is an important building block in the higher degree research domain.
The Doctoral programme allows students to develop thorough knowledge of a specific area related to the Malay/English language or Malay/English literature and culture. Although the focus of the programme in Language Studies at the doctoral level is broad, the School offers expertise on the many different areas of research in language studies. It also develops the conceptual and communicative skills needed to conduct and disseminate original research.

Research Thrust Areas:

Languages

• Linguistic Theory
• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• English Language Skills
• Syllabus Design and Materials Development
• Testing and Evaluation
• History and Bahasa Malaysia
• Terminology
• Lexicography and Lexicology
• Stylistics, Reading and Text Interpretation
• Literature
• Literacy Studies and Practices

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Languages, Literacies and Translations

Applicants should possess the following:

• A good Bachelor's degree (CGPA ≥ 3.00/4) in related areas.
• Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Applicants with CGPA less than 3.0/4 (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4), who have related work experience and publications may be considered.

International candidates are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
• A minimum of Band 6 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

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

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

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

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change

The Master of Arts (Translation) degree programme offers various areas of research on translation studies that are theory-based. The M.A. programme offers a great opportunity leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in Translation. The research conducted should lead to the submission of an M.A. thesis of good quality. The programme prepares postgraduates for careers in translation, international business, and government services. Applications for admission to the M.A. degree program in translation are accepted from students who have completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Translation or in English language.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme in translation offers opportunities for research in various areas of Translation Studies such as, Legal Translation, Translation Technologies, Quranic and Biblical Translation, and Theory and Translation Practice. A Ph.D. dissertation topic dealing with any of these areas or other aspects of translation is required to engage in theory-based research. The research conducted should lead to the submission of a PHD dissertation of good quality. The programme prepares postgraduates for the growing professional market in translation, international business, and government services.

Research Thrust Areas:

Translation

• Translation
• Theory and Translation Practice
• Evaluation of Various Types of Text

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Languages, Literacies and Translations

Applicants should possess the following:

• A good Bachelor's degree (CGPA ≥ 3.00/4) in related areas.
• Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Applicants with CGPA less than 3.0/4 (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4), who have related work experience and publications may be considered.

International candidates are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
• A minimum of Band 6 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

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

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

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

The Master of Arts (Interpretation) aims to equip graduate students with the skills necessary for performing interpretation. The programme aims at providing proficient bilinguals with the linguistic, technical and professional skills to work as interpreters. The programme also includes investigation of the nature of the process of interpretation and the promotion of awareness of issues relating to the profession and to the training of interpreters.
The Doctoral programme (Interpretation) allows students to develop thorough knowledge of a specific area related to interpretation and translation. The focus of the programme is to equip students with important skills for conducting research studies in the field of interpretation. The programme also helps students to build up and establish a good understanding of the theories and applications in relation to Spontaneous Interpretational and Consecutive Interpretation.

Research Thrust Areas:

Interpretation

• Spontaneous Interpretation and Consecutive Interpretation
• Malay Language and English Language
• Linguistic Theory
• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• English Language Skills
• Syllabus Design and Materials Development
• Testing and Evaluation
• History and Bahasa Malaysia
• Terminology
• Lexicography and Lexicology
• Stylistics, Reading and Text Interpretation
• English Language Studies
• Literature
• Literacy Studies and Practices

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Languages, Literacies and Translations

Applicants should possess the following:

• A good Bachelor's degree (CGPA ≥ 3.00/4) in related areas.
• Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• Applicants with CGPA less than 3.0/4 (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4), who have related work experience and publications may be considered.

International candidates are required to undergo interview conducted by the school.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
• A minimum of Band 6 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

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 Englis

**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.

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

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change