MA (Literature) *(Malay language as the medium of instruction)

OVERVIEW

Course Structure

The programme consists of 20 units of coursework (5 courses) and 20 units of dissertation.

• Contemporary Theory and Literary Criticism
• Research Methods in Literature
• Seminar on Nusantara Literature
• Cross-cultural Seminar on Southeast Asian Literature
• Comparative Seminar on The Great Works of Asia and Europe

Expertise available in the following School:
School of Humanities www.hum.usm.my

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

• A Bachelor's degree (CGPA ≥ 2.75/4) in related areas.
• Degree awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or international partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Malaysian citizens:

• The minimum qualification is a pass in Bahasa Malaysia in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia.

For International Applicants:

• Candidates must sit and pass LKM100 as a requirement for Bahasa Malaysia at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
• In the field of Linguistics and English Language Studies, candidates must have TOEFL minimum score of 550 or IELTS Band 6.

DURATION

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

FEES

** Fees are subject to change