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MSc by Research: Social Science & Humanities (MPhil)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (research) |
| Faculty | Management & Humanities Department, Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 24–48 months FT / 36–72 PT |
| Intakes | January, May, September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA/FA2159 and JPT/BPP(R2/345/7/0242) |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM7,600/yr Eng & Geoscience · RM5,220 Mgmt · RM5,500 IS (Jan 2020 figures, UPDATE) |
Who is this programme for?
For candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field who want to conduct independent research in the social sciences and humanities, combining programmework-free research training with seminars, fieldwork, industrial attachment, and conference exposure.
What will I learn, year by year?
Early stage — research seminars and proposal development.
Core stage — field work/data collection and an industrial attachment.
Later stage — presenting at conferences and publishing, before thesis submission and viva.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Graduates may pursue careers in research, academia, education, policy, consulting, administration, communications and social research, depending on their research specialisation and professional background.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
Research training built around four hands-on components — seminars, field work, industrial attachment, and conference/publication exposure — rather than a purely thesis-only track.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Research spans Social Science and Humanities. UTP's published academic records show research supervision/topics including Islamic critical thinking, Islamic thought and theology, curriculum & instructional technology, and multi-criteria decision making. The programme sits within the Management & Humanities Department.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP states that financial assistance is available for postgraduate research programmes. GRA may cover tuition and Research Methodology (first attempt), with the monthly allowance determined by the supervisor. GA is for PhD students only, so it does not apply to this MPhil.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Research students should expect substantial independent work and regular engagement with their supervisor. The programme requires physical presence at UTP when required. Research students can participate in postgraduate conferences and academic activities.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May, September. UTP's current postgraduate information confirms these research intakes. The exact application deadline should be checked against the relevant intake's current admission schedule.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No compulsory internship is specified. Practical experience is primarily gained through the student's research project, academic activities, conferences and potential collaboration with external organisations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it programmework-based?
No, it is a research-based MPhil.
Can I study part-time?
Yes, with a 3–6 year candidature period.
What background is required?
A relevant bachelor’s degree with the applicable CGPA/research-entry requirements.
Programme Lead