# Faculty of Social Science & Humanities – Master – StudyUKM
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**Parent**: https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/postgraduate/
Master **Social Science & Humanities**
Intake for the course work mode and mixed mode programmes are open twice a year, which is every October until November (for the next year February intake) and every April until May (for the September intake). Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
## POSTGRADUATE
## Doctorate (PhD)
- **FACULTIES**
- [Medicine](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-medicine-2/)
- [Pharmacy](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-pharmacy/)
- [Dentistry](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-dentistry-2/)
- [Health Sciences](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-health-science/)
- [Engineering & Built Environment](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-engineering-built-environment/)
- [Law](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-law/)
- [Islamic Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-islamic-studies/)
- [Education](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-education/)
- [Economics & Management](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-economic-management/)
- [Social Sciences & Humanities](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-social-sciences-humanities/)
- [Information Science & Technology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-information-science-technology/)
- [Science & Technology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-science-technology/)
- [MBA & DBA](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-mba-dba/)
- **RESEARCH INSTITUTE**
- [Environment & Development](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-environment-development/)
- [Malay World & Civilization](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-malay-world-civilization-2/)
- [Malaysian & International Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-malaysian-international-studies-2/)
- [Microengineering & Nanoelectronics](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-microengineering-nanoelectronics-2/)
- [Medical Molecular Biology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-medical-molecular-biology-2/)
- [Fuel Cell](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-fuel-cell-2/)
- [Systems Biology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-systems-biology/)
- [Visual Informatics](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-visual-information/)
- [Islam Hadhari](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-islam-hadhari-2/)
- [Ethnic Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-ethnic-studies-2/)
- [Solar Energy](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-solar-energy/)
- [Climate Change](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/phd-climate-change-2/)
## Master
- **FACULTIES**
- [Medicine](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-medicine-2/)
- [Pharmacy](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-pharmacy-2/)
- [Dentistry](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-dentistry-2/)
- [Health Sciences](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-health-science/)
- [Engineering & Built Environment](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-engineering-built-environment-2/)
- [Law](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-law-2/)
- [Islamic Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-islamic-studies-2/)
- [Education](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-education-2/)
- [Economic & Management](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-economics-management-2/)
- [Social Science & Humanities](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-social-science-humanities/)
- [Information Science & Technology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-information-science-technology-2/)
- [Science & Technology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-science-technology-2/)
- [MBA & DBA](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-mba-dba-2/)
- **RESEARCH INSTITUTE**
- [Environment & Development](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-environment-development-2/)
- [Malay World & Civilization](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-malay-world-civilization-2/)
- [Malaysian & International Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-malaysian-international-studies-2/)
- [Microengineering & Nanoelectronics](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-microengineering-nanoelectronics-2/)
- [Medical Molecular Biology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-medical-molecular-biology-2/)
- [Fuel Cell](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-fuel-cell-2/)
- [System Biology](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-systems-biology-2/)
- [Visual Informatics](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-visual-informatics-2/)
- [Islam Hadhari](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-islam-hadhari-2/)
- [Ethnic Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-ethnic-studies-2/)
- [Solar Energy](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-solar-energy-2/)
- [Climate Change](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-climate-change-2/)
## MBA & DBA
- [UKM Graduate School of Business](https://www.ukm.my/gsbukm/)
## Postgraduate Diploma
- [Islamic Studies](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/postgraduate-diploma-islamic-studies-2/)
## Master - Social science & Humanities
Application
1. Candidates have to apply online via: [http://www.ukm.my/join](https://www.ukm.my/join)
2. Intake for Coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October until November (for the next February intake) and every April until May (for the September intake).
3. Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
4. Application fee of RM30.00 (for Malaysian application), USD30.00 or MYR100.00 (international applicants) have to pay online as instructed in online application system.
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[Apply Now](https://www.ukm.my/join)
Programme
| | |
| --- | --- |
| **Master Of Philosophy** (Mode of Study : Research Only) | Communication |
| Anthropology & Sociology |
| Geography |
| Development Science |
| History |
| Political Science |
| Strategy & Security Studies |
| Psychology |
| Social Work |
| Malay Language Studies |
| Malay Literature |
| Arts Performance Management |
| English Language Studies |
| Postcolonial Literature in English Language |
| Linguistics |
| Environmental Management |
| Human Development |
| **Master of Social Science** (Mode of Study: Coursework) | Anthropology & Sociology\* |
| Geography\* |
| Development Science\* |
| Political Science\* |
| Strategy & Security Analysis\* |
| Linguistics\* |
| Counselling Psychology\* |
| Communication Management\* |
| Developmental Psychology\* |
| East Asian Studies |
| Corruption Studies (UKM- SPRM) |
| Industrial & Organisational Psychology\* |
| In Strategy & Diplomacy |
| **Master of Arts** (Mode of Study: Coursework) | Malay Language Studies\* |
| Malay Literature\* |
| Malaysian History\* |
| English Language Studies |
| Postcolonial Literatures in English Language |
| **Master of Environmental Management** (Mode of Study: Research ; Coursework) | (Conducted in Malay Language Only) |
\* Conducted in Malay Language Only
**REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAMMES**
Master Programmes : Coursework & Master of Philosophy
A Bachelor degree with honours in the relevant field from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or any institutions of higher learning recognized by the Government of Malaysia ;or
Other qualification equivalent to a Bachelor degree with other experience in a related field recognized by SENATE of UKM;
Other requirements as stipulated in the Graduate Studies Act, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Fees
[Learning Fees](https://www.ukm.my/ukmshape/ukmshape-learning-fees/)\
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Duration of Study
**International Students**
Fully Research & Mixed Mode Programs –
Full Time (Min 2 Sem) / Part time (Min 4 Sem)
Coursework Mode Programs –
Full Time (Min 2 Sem) / Part Time (Min 4 Sem)
Contact Us
**Marketing Officer**
Mrs. Nor Shadira Ramli\
Tel: +603-8921 5145\
Email: shadira@ukm.edu.my
**Faculty of Social Science and Humanities**\
Tel: +603-89215145\
Fax: +603-89252836\
Web: [www.ukm.my/fssk](https://www.ukm.my/fssk)
Study Option
**STUDY OPTIONS**\
There are several study options under postgraduate study programme:
1. Research\
2. Coursework\
3. Coursework and research\
4. Coursework and practical or clinical with case study and/or research
[Entry Requirement](https://www.ukm.my/studyukm/master-entry-requirement-2/)
## Contact Us
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