Overview

Through exposure to some of the best works which scholars of Southeast Asian have produced as well as relevant theoretical and methodological debates on the region, students of the Arts (Southeast Asian History) from University of Malaya can be better equipped with knowledge base and analytical skills to explore their own areas of interests with greater competence and confidence.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trade Patterns in Southeast Asian History up to Second World War
Historiography and Methodology in History
Religion, Culture and Society in Southeast Asian History
Golden Age of Southeast Asian History, 3rd – 15th Century
Government and Politics in Southeast Asia
Colonialism and the Resurgence of Southeast Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

50 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

History Fine Arts Asian studies View 7 other Masters in Fine Arts in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or

a professional qualification from a recognised professional body; or

any other qualification as may be approved by the Senate from time to time

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26000 MYR / year

≈ 26000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13200 MYR / year

≈ 13200 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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