Overview of Master of Social Sciences in University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia Malaysia
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To apply advanced knowledge in specific areas of social and behavioural sciences.
To develop an advanced level of comprehension, analytical thinking and research skills in the area.
To utilise the advancement of information technology in social and behavioural sciences research and the development of business opportunities in the field.
To utilise effective communication and to lead and engage in academic discourses.
To acquire interdisciplinary perspectives in addressing social and behavioural sciences issues;
To synthesise and promote Islamic, ethical and professional values in social and behavioural sciences researches.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
AREA OF RESEARCH
Psychology
Conversational Therapy
Development and Child Therapy
Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Psychotheraphy
Sociology and Cultural Studies
Criminology
Cultural Geography
Cultural Studies
Demography/Population Studies
Ethnology
Futurology
Gender Studies
Geography (social)
Human geography
Regional Cultures
Social anthropology
Social conflict theory
Social geography
Sociology
Women studies
Political Science and Civics
Civics
Human rights
International relations
Peace and conflict studies
Political histroy
Political science
Politics
Economics
Econometrics
Economic history
Economics
International economics
Macro economics
National accounts
Political economy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A relevant bachelor’s degree with honours with a minimum CGPA of 2.75/4.00 or equivalent from the University or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with honours AND relevant professional work experience; or
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75/4.00, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
In case the CGPA does not meet the requirement of 2.50/4.00, the selection will subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
The number of credit hours for the relevant bachelor’s degree and advanced diploma shall be as follows: (a) bachelor’s degree ≥ 120 credit hours (b) advanced diploma ≥ 90 credit hours
Note: 1-year work experience is equivalent to 0.05 CGPA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
An applicant shall show evidence of proficiency in the English language based on the following criteria:
TOEFL minimum score of 180 (computer-based) or 64 (internet-based); or
IELTS minimum score of Band 5; or
MUET minimum score of Band 3; or
graduated from institutions that use English as the main medium of instruction, AND will be required to seat for University English Proficiency Test (UEPT) with minimum score of Band 3; or
graduated in the field of Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Studies (ELS) and equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate; or
a native speaker of English.
(2) Research-mode applicant who intends to write his/her thesis in Arabic will be required to fulfil the criteria as follows:
TOEFL minimum score of 150 (computer-based)or 52 (internet-based); or
IELTS minimum score of Band 4; or
MUET minimum score of Band 2; or
UEPT minimum score of Band 2.
(3) An applicant who does not fulfil any of the criteria under (1) & (2) will be allowed to register conditionally and is required to fulfil any of the criteria under (1) or (2), within 12 months (for Master’s students) and 24 months (for Ph.D. students).
