Do you love learning about human behaviour, culture, society, and history? Or are you fascinated by the political and economic systems of the world? If you are, then a Master of Art (Social Science) might just be the thing for you.
What is Master of Arts (Social Science)?
A master’s degree is usually the next step for students who have completed their bachelor degree. A Master of Art (Social Science) is designed for students who are keen to make a difference in the world around them. Social science is the study of people in their environment and a master’s degree in this field will allow you to go deeper into the area that you are interested in.
You will gain many skills during your course, including research and analytical abilities. Through independent study, collaborative projects and professional networking during your master’s degree, you will gain invaluable experience that will help you in your future career. Your viewpoint of the word will open, and you will come to understand the big picture of what’s happening in society.
Why study Master of Arts at UOW Malaysia?
The Master of Art is a research-based program at Glenmarie, Selangor campus designed to meet the needs of students who would like to extend their specialisation in the areas of Social Sciences and Humanities, beyond their undergraduate degree.
Students who wish to pursue their research interests through postgraduate studies are often limited by the program structure designed by academic institutions. The Master of Art offers students the flexibility of choosing their specialisation according to their research interests and career aspirations. Learning is done through consultation with an academic research supervisor.
University Award:
Program information
Program structure
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
- Students will systematically structure and develop their research by developing a research proposal, which would guide the student through the entire research process.
- In order to enhance the rigor of their research proposal, students will also need to complete a semester of Research Methods in addition to participating in periodic research seminars and workshops.
RESEARCH
- Upon the approval of the research proposal, students will be guided by their supervisors to begin their research, and will work independently on their research projects.
DISSERTATION
- Upon the completion of their research, students will document the research project and process in a dissertation. Typically, dissertations for a Master by research is not more than 60,000 words.
VIVA VOCE
- Upon the completion of the research and dissertation, students will undergo an oral examination, chaired by experts in the field.
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
- Political Science
- Civics
- Economics
Study route
Entry requirements
Bachelor Degree:
Min. CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or
CGPA 2.50 to 2.74 or equivalent, subject to institution approval; or
CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 or equivalent, with a min. of 5 years working experience in the relevant field, subject to institutional approval.
Local Student:
Band 5 in MUET
International Student:
Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 488 (PBT) in TOEFL; or a score of 59 and above for Pearson English Test
If English language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia.
