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19 Master's degrees offered by the university
Economics
The Economics programme at University of Malaya is designed for those aspiring to hold positions requiring economic analyses and a high level of economic proficiency in business, industry and government.
Southeast Asian Studies
The Master of Southeast Asian Studies coursework and dissertation programme from University of Malaya caters primarily to suitably-qualified working adults who, for professional or personal development, would benefit from a deeper and more focused academic understanding of the historical, political, economic, social, cultural and other related issues pertaining to the Southeast Asian region.
ASEAN Studies
The Master in ASEAN Studies programme from University of Malaya provides an advanced level understanding of the political, strategic, economic, and security forces that has shaped ASEAN as well as the wider changing dynamics that continue to impact the Southeast Asian region.
Applied Statistics
The Applied Statistics programme from University of Malaya is designed to upgrade the analytical skills of managerial and technical personnel for their career advancement and to enhance their competence in applications of statistics.
Development Studies
The Master of Development Studies from University of Malaya is a multidisciplinary programme that sets to provide solid grounding in development from theoretical, conceptual, historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as a good grasp of empirical research, policy analysis, and development in practice particularly applicable to development scholars, practitioners and policymakers.
English Language Studies
This English Language Studies programme offered at University of Malaya consists of coursework and a research project. The programme is offered in English.
Professional Counseling
This Professional Counseling programme from University of Malaya will produce counselling professionals who are able to apply their practical and theoretical knowledge in any institution in the community that needs counselling services.
Chinese Studies
The Master of Chinese Studies (Coursework) programme from University of Malaya offers a wide range of specialized themes about classical and modern China and the Southeast Asian Chinese.
Arts (Southeast Asian History)
The Master of Arts (Southeast Asian History) by coursework and dissertation programme from University of Malaya caters primarily to suitably-qualified working adults who, for professional or personal development, would benefit from a deeper and more focused academic understanding of the historical, political, economic, social, cultural and other issues pertaining to the Southeast Asian region.
European Studies
The Master in European Studies (MES) from University of Malaya aims to provide a holistic understanding of modern Europe and its major representative regional organisation – the European Union.
Education (Sociology of Education)
This Education (Sociology of Education) programme from University of Malaya will produce educators who are dynamic and reflective able to enhance professionalism and apply their theory and practical knowledge in solving problems related to the field.
Psychological Medicine
Masters of Psychological Medicine at University of Malaya is a 4-year clinical program under the Faculty of Medicine which provides psychiatric specialist training in Malaysia.
Education (Islamic Education)
This Education (Islamic Education) programme from University of Malaya will ensure that educators in Islamic Education are able to apply their knowledge, theory and research to solve related moral and spiritual problems in line with global and national aspirations
Arabic Language Education
This programme in Arabic Language Education from University of Malaya will produce graduates who excel in the teaching of the Arabic Language in line with national and global aspirations.
Science and Technology (by Research)
The Master of Science in Science and Technology (by Research) from University of Malaya provides a comprehensive training in research on specific subject areas through exploration and experimentation.
Arts (English Literature)
The Master of Arts (English Literature) programme from University of Malaya is aimed at providing quality and in-depth postgraduate education in the field of literary studies.
Malaysian History
From its origins charted back to 10th Century A.D, Malaysia has seen rapid and radical change during its existence. A unique multi-racial country that is both a peninsula as well as an island (island of Borneo), Malaysia has experienced first-hand many important conflicts in its time.The Malaysian History program is offered at University of Malaya.
Strategic and Defense Studies
Strategic and Defense Studies from University of Malaya is an advanced academic study that combines the theoretical and practical expertise of leading academics and policy-makers to deliver Malaysia's foremost strategic studies program.
Communication and Public Engagement
The Master of Science in Communication and Public Engagement from University of Malaya aims to bridge this gap by equipping graduates with skills and knowledge in communicating science to a broad range of audiences, as well as engaging with key stakeholders to mediate the interaction between technical experts, decision makers and consumers.