Master of Arts (Malay Language Studies)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Postgraduate
- Course Subject:
- Malay Studies
- Course Intake:
Programme Description
This field of study is to serve the needs of scholars and practitioners working in various areas of Malay Linguistics who are interested in furthering their research studies in this area.
The Research involves a consideration of various related theories and techniques, language and linguistics issues, semantics & pragmatics of Malay language, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis and Malay language studies in general.
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:
Malay Language Studies
- Phonetic & Phonology of Malay Language
- Morphology of Malay Language
- Syntax of Malay Language
- Sociolinguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Semantics & Pragmatics of Malay Language
- Discourse Studies
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess the following:
MA
- A Bachelor’s degree (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4) in related areas.
- Degree awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or international partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Language Requirement
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; or
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Results must be attached with the application form.
Duration
MA
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
Fees
Malaysian
- Registration Fees : RM 340.00
- Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 2900.00
- Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 750.00 (MA) / RM1000.00 (PhD)
International
- Registration Fees : RM 910.00
- Personal Bond : RM 1900.00
- Tuition Fees (Per Semester) : RM 4350.00
- Examination Fees (Thesis Evaluation) : RM 1000.00 (MA) / RM1500.00 (PhD)
Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia
