MA (Literature) - School of Humanities

OVERVIEW

This programme of study is to promote the study of the production, distribution and reception of texts, of their linguistic, rhetorical and literary structures and functions, and of internal and external forces that create literature in English Language. The program aims to fulfill the needs of graduates who are interested in furthering their studies in Linguistics.

The program prepares students for entrance into the profession as both teachers and scholars.

Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule.

Research Thrust Areas :

Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
Nusantara Literature
Literary Theory (Post-Colonialism; Feminism; Post-Structuralism)
Creative Writing
Literature
Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
Nusantara Literature, Canon Literature, Tradition & Modenity, Literature and Environmen
Literary Theory (Post-Colonialism; Post-Feminist, Feminis Eko, Gendercide, Femicide, Humanis Feminis, Radical Feminis, Femininin Psychology) Post-Structuralism, Psycological, Spiritual Hermeneutics and Classical Theory and Local Theories
Popular Novel and Publishing Industry
Nobel Prize
Canon Literature
Literature and Film, Nobel Prize Winner, Literature, Media & Fiction Science
Traditional Literature and Cultural Studies
Literature and Environment
Literature and Tourism Industry
Children's Literature and Adaptation
Gender and Asian Literature
Literature and New Media
Narrative and Electronic Literature
Literary Criticism and Media Development
Literature and Industry 4.0 (Robotic, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality)
Literature in Creative Industry
Literary Theory (Post-Colonialis; Post-Feminist, Feminis Eko, Gendercide, Femicide, Humanis Feminist, Radical Feminist) Post-Structuralism, Psychology, Spiritual Hermeneutics and Classical Theory and Local Theories
Literature and Film, Literature and Media, Fiction Science
Children's and Youth Literature
Comparative Literature (Asian, African, Indian And Europe Literature)
Creative Writing (Poetry, Novels, Short Stories, Script Writing)
Literature and Industry 4.0 (Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Video Games)
Literature and Visual (Comic, Visual Art, Graphic Novels, Typography)
Science Fiction
Film Adaptation
Nusantara Literature - Tradition & Modenity, Literature and Environment

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Humanities

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)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum score of 250 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (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: 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) : 1,088.00 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

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 340.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,900.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00	Registration Fee : 340.00 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 : 227.50 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 : 227.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,190.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00

** Fees are subject to change