The undergraduate programme, normally completed in 4 years, provides students with knowledge in Usul al-Din, Islamic Thought and Comparative Religion. It offers courses emphasizing unity among the races, religious harmony, and moderation in contemporary religious discourse. In addition, it meets the needs of global importance by providing proper understanding of the worldview of Islam.
The core knowledge areas that are necessary for Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion are fundamental knowledge of Islam, languages (Arabic and English), learning other religions from the Islamic stand point, contemporary issues affecting the Muslim society and human sciences relevant to the study of Islam and other religions.
The minimum entry requirements are according to the following tracks:
TRACK 1
A pass in the Higher School Certificate (STPM) with a CGPA of 3.00 or at least:
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
TRACK 2
A Diploma or its equivalent with a CGPA of 3.00, provided that it is approved by the Malaysian Government and endorsed by the University Senate
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
TRACK 3
A pass in the relevant Centre for Foundation Studies programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.25.
TRACK 4
A pass in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least a Jayyid Jiddan grade.
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
In all the tracks above, a minimum of Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is required.
TRACK 5
A pass in overseas qualifications deemed by the Senate to be equivalent to GCSE A Level with good grades.
In all the tracks, a minimum Arabic Placement Test (APT) score of 6.0 and a minimum English Placement Test (EPT) score of 6.0 are required.