Admission @Universiti Sains Malaysia

MA (Archaeology) - Centre for Global Archaeological Research

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 Asia            

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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
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)
DURATION
  • Full-time: 1 - 3 years (2 - 6 semesters)
  • Part-time: 2 - 6 years (4 - 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) : 1,088.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00
  • Registration Fee : 222.50
  • Personal Bond : 1000.00
  • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 963.00 
  • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
  • Convocation Fee : 50.00
  • Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change

Postgraduate

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

Tel : +604 653 2606
Fax : +604 653 2940
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Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division
Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328
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