Overview

Description

The main focus of the Master’s Program in Politics and Government by Coursework from University Putra Malaysia is to produce highly knowledgeable professionals in the field of politics and government, equipped with political and democratic literacy, maturity, wisdom, and competitiveness through the courses provided. Furthermore, this program can also create professionals capable of applying knowledge and critical analytical skills in the field of politics and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Politics and Governance
Public Policy Analysis
Comparative Political Systems
Political Leadership and Ethics
Public Administration and Governance
Democracy, Elections and Political Participation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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78

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bandar Labuan, Malaysia

Disciplines

Political Science View 9 other Masters in Political Science in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in the relevant field or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate; or a

Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 2.50–2.74 may be accepted subject to faculty evaluation and relevant work experience; or

a Bachelor's degree with a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered with substantial relevant work experience and faculty assessment.
International applicants must also satisfy UPM's English language proficiency requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16125 MYR / year

≈ 16125 MYR / year
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Citizens or residents

9825 MYR / year

≈ 9825 MYR / year

Additional Details

Study Cost for Max 3 years

National: RM22,000
International: RM36,700

Funding

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