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
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Language
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Islamic Studies Literature View 12 other Masters in Islamic Studies in MalaysiaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
1546 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 773 EUR per semester during 24 months.
- International: 3,650 RM per semester
Living costs for Kuala Lumpur
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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