Overview

The Contemporary Islamic Studies (Research) programme from the University Teknologi Mara is designed to integrate Islamic juristic and theoretical knowledge with contemporary disciplines of studies.

Areas of research available include contracts and transactions, Islamic economics, Islamic banking and finance, Shariah and law, Islamic law and judicial system, Halal science and management, Islamic civilization, Islamic thought, comparative religion, Islamic education and management, and Islamic administration and management.

Features

The Master’s programme is entirely research-based. It provides a comprehensive training in research to produce original work in the form of thesis.
The expected length of the thesis/dissertation should not exceed 60,000 words and it can be written in English or Malay or Arabic.
All postgraduates candidates are required to attend courses in research methodology and thesis writing organised by Institute of Graduate Studies (IPsis).

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Muamalat
Islamic Thought
Shari’ah and Law
Islamic Economics
Halal Management
Islamic Real Estate
Islamic Civilization
Comparative Religion
Islamic Banking and Finance
Islamic Law and Judicial System
Islamic Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Application for Research Programmes can be made throughout the year.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
A candidate applying for admission into this programme is required to submit a research proposal to the faculty. The acceptance of a candidate shall be at the discretion of the UiTM Senate, whose decision shall be final

Tuition Fee

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International

6500 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 MYR for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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