Program Overview
The Screen Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 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 Screen Studies 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 3,933 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: George Town, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Screen Studies 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
- Film Theory and Methods
- Film History
- Film Aesthetics
- Television and Society
- Television Genre and Analysis
- Graduate Research Project
- Screen Production
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Applicants should possess the following:- A Bachelor\'s degree (with Hons) in related areas.
- A minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent.
- Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or foreign partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
- Malaysian applicants should obtain at least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level or its equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,933 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,933 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 2,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universiti Sains Malaysia 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 Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia(Malayfor'Malaysia Science University',abbreviated asUSM) is a public research university inMalaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
