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Archaeology, History and Culture of Malay World Science and Technology of Malay World Malay Language, Linguistics and Literature Philosophy, and Epistemology of Malay World

Mode of Study: Research
Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time

MALAY WORLD & CIVILIZATION PROGRAMME

Institute of The Malay World & Civilization (ATMA)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The goal of this program is to produce graduates with master’s degree in the Malay World and Civilization studies, which is based on six domains of research at ATMA comprising philosophy, epistemology, thought, archaeology, history, culture, language, Malay literature, linguistic, ethno-science, education, leadership, economy and development in the Malay world. Candidates who follow this program will study one of the issues related to their respective fields and manage those issues in the form of thesis writing.

LIFE AT THE FACULTY

As a research institution, ATMA holds exceptional experts in various disciplines according to the niche, and almost all of its Research Fellows hold actual positions at ATMA. It enables research, publication, student supervision and so on to be administered in a focused manner. In terms of infrastructure for research and teaching, ATMA is equipped with archaeological laboratories, postgraduate rooms and other necessary facilities. Students who follow the program at ATMA do not only acquire information from their supervisors but also have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge by attending courses offered such courses for Malay World and Civilization studies, Research Methodology I, Research Methodology II and Academic Writing for Postgraduate Course.  

Programme Requirement

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

  2. Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate;

  3. any other requirements recognized by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation pf Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);

  4. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and

  5. fulfils requirements of the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;

  2. Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate;

  3. any other requirements recognized by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation pf Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);

  4. fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable); and

  5. fulfils requirements of the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:

a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:

Tel: +603 8911 8173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:

Tel: +603-8921 3366 / 4196 / 3997 /5377
Fax: + 603-8925 1391
Email: accpkp@ukm.edu.my

Why This Programme?
  • Expert research fellows professionally supervise students.
  • Senior fellows hold more than ten years’ experience in the field.
  • They are intensively involved in research (particularly field research) in their respective fields.
  • To organised multidisciplinary research that is relevant to the issues in the Malay environment.
  • Emphasise Graduate On Time (GOT) among students.
  • Programs accredited by MQA.
  • Program review is completed periodically (once every five years) to suit current demands/needs.
  • Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Malay Literature Program owns a certificate of recognition from SIRIM (MS ISO 9001: 2015). 
How To Apply
  1. Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
  2. Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October (for the March intake of the following year) and every April (for the October intake).
  3. Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
  4. The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.
Faculty Information

Campus : Bangi, Selangor
Faculty : Institute of The Malay World and Civilization (ATMA)
Degree : Master Of Letters

Duration:

  1. Research  – Full Time (Min 2 Semester) / Part Time (Min 4 Semester)

Contact : 
Institute of The Malay World and Civilization (ATMA)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel : +603 8921 5280/ 5285
Email : ppatma@ukm.edu.my
Website : www.ukm.my/atma

Contact Us

Local Students

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 89118468 / 8389
Fax: +603 89118471 
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik

International Students

Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape)
Level 2, Bangunan Wawasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 8921 5585 / 5609
Email: admissionpkp@ukm.edu.my
Web: https://www.ukm.my/ukmshape

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