Overview

The postgraduate degree in Political Science from University Sains Malaysia comprises by research, by coursework and by "mixed mode" (combining coursework and research leading to the submission of a dissertation).

Research Thrust Areas:

Political Science

Political Thoughts
Comparative Politics
Public Administration
Public Policy
International Relations
Conflict & Peace
Public Sector Management
Local Government
Leadership Studies
Political Science

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Political Science View 7 other Masters in Political Science in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent in a related field.
Any Bachelor's degree with working experience related to the field of study.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2800 USD / year

≈ 2800 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1376 USD / year

≈ 1376 USD / year

Additional Details

National (Full Time): 2900 MYR
National (Part Time): 2385 MYR
International (Part Time): 1,190 USD

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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

Funding

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Research Thrust Areas:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

George Town

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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