The main goal of this programme is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and insightful in doing research. Thus creating an opportunity for graduates to enhance their career as an expert in the respective field. We offered a master of philosophy in Psychology and Social Work. We are committed to supervise students’ research projects, to facilitate the research process, and to guide on quality research publication. The duration of studies is 2 - 3 years full-time and 3 - 4 years part-time.

Basic qualifications for Master of Philosophy (Psychology):

  • Bachelor's Degree of Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average ​​(CGPA)
  • Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average ​​(CGPA)
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field (minimum 5 years) recognized by the Senate.
  • Accepted candidates may be required to take prerequisite courses before being accepted into the Master of Philosophy (psychology) subjected to satisfactory academic progress.

Basic qualifications for Master of Philosophy (Social Work):

  • Bachelor's Degree of Social Work from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average ​​(CGPA)
  • Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average ​​(CGPA)
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field (minimum 5 years) recognised by the Senate.
  • Accepted candidates may be required to take prerequisite courses before being accepted into the Master of Philosophy (Social Work) subjected to satisfactory academic progress.

For International Students

English  requirement:

International candidates should at least score at least a minimum of

1. TOEFL 550

2. IELTS band 6, or

3. pass English proficiency test in UKM.

Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) requirement:

International candidates are required to enroll in two courses of four(4) units of Bahasa Melayu as determined by the University. The exemption can be granted to the candidates that had the proof of enrolment in the equivalent Bahasa Melayu course organized by other bodies that are recognized by UKM.

Prerequisite Courses for Psychology Programme

Semester 1

  1. SKPP1013           Introduction to Psychology
  2. SKPX1013           System and Theory in Psychology
  3. SKPX1043           Personality
  4. SKPX2073           Social Psychology
  5. SKPX2093           Principles of Guidance and Counselling
  6. SKPX3103           Health Psychology
  7. SKPX3123           Industrial & Organizational Psychology
  8. SKPX3143           Abnormal Psychology

Semester 2

  1. SKPP1023      Basic Statistics
  2. SKPX1033      Perception and Cognition
  3. SKPX1053      Motivation and Emotion
  4. SKPX2023      Child & Adolescence Psychology
  5. SKPX2043      Experimental Psychology
  6. SKPX2063      Physiology and Behaviour
  7. SKPX3033      Behaviour Modification

Prerequisite Courses for Social Work Programme

  1. SKPW1013        Introduction to Social Work
  2. SKPW1023        Human Behaviour and Social Environment
  3. SKPW1123        Theories in Social Work
  4. SKPW2023        Social Work Practice

Dear all MPHIL students,

Kindly refer to the schedule of the presentation session (Wacana) for 2021. To register as a presenter, you are advised to complete a form out and email a form online.

Click here to download the application form. Please grab this opportunity and start planning your session now!