OVERVIEW
Course Structure
This programme consists of 20 units of coursework (5 courses) and 20 units of dissertation.
- Theory and Research Methods in History
- Political History of Malaysia
- Socioeconomic History of Malaysia
- Twentieth Century Southeast Asian History
- Asian History: Intellectuals and the Current of Change
- Southeast Asia in International History
- Dissertation
Expertise available in the following School:
School of Humanities www.hum.usm.my
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in related area
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project