Program Overview
The Usuluddin at University of Malaya is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Usuluddin programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 2,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Usuluddin programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Methodology of Usuluddin Studies
- Advanced Research Methodology
- Major Literatures in Aqidah and Islamic Thought
- Epitemological Discourse in Islamic Thought
- Issues in Aqidah and Islamic Thought
- Literature of Al-Quran and Hadith Studies
- Contemporary Issue in the Study of al-Qur\x92an and al-Hadith
- Quranic and Hadith Studies in Malay Archipelago
- Historiography and Philosophy of Islamic History
- Issues in History and Islamic Civilization
- Contemporary Islamic World and Institutions
- Fiqh Da\x92wah Issues
- Issues in Da\x92wah Media
- Human Development in Malaysia
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Usuluddin with a minimum CGPA 3.0 or second class honours from recognized universities. Bachelor in general Islamic Studies or other certificates with Islamic majors can be considered as equivalent to Usuluddin bachelor degree, or other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time
- Before registering, international candidates who are writing their dissertation in English are required to fullfill all English Language requirements if their first degree was not obtained from a university that uses English Language as the medium of instruction, or a pass in any English Language Proficiency Programme (ELP) approved by the University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,930 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,392 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Malaya directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months