Overview

Description

Master in Community Development (Coursework) at University Putra Malaysia focuses on knowledge and skills in developing a community as well as analyzing current community issues. This program covers various perspectives, theories, approaches and practices for those involved in policy-making, social services provider and community work, and community extension in the public, private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including community-based organizations (CBOs) and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Development Perspectives
Community Empowerment Strategies
Social Policy and Community Welfare
Participatory Development Approaches
Community Project Planning and Evaluation
Sustainable Community Development

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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62

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IELTS

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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