The main goal of this programme is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and insightful in doing research. Thus creating an opportunity for graduates to enhance their career as an expert in the respective field. We offered a master of philosophy in Psychology and Social Work. We are committed to supervise students’ research projects, to facilitate the research process, and to guide on quality research publication. The duration of studies is 2 - 3 years full-time and 3 - 4 years part-time.
Basic qualifications for Master of Philosophy (Psychology):
- Bachelor's Degree of Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field (minimum 5 years) recognized by the Senate.
- Accepted candidates may be required to take prerequisite courses before being accepted into the Master of Philosophy (psychology) subjected to satisfactory academic progress.
Basic qualifications for Master of Philosophy (Social Work):
- Bachelor's Degree of Social Work from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher education recognized by the Senate with good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Other qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and experience in the relevant field (minimum 5 years) recognised by the Senate.
- Accepted candidates may be required to take prerequisite courses before being accepted into the Master of Philosophy (Social Work) subjected to satisfactory academic progress.
For International Students
English requirement:
International candidates should at least score at least a minimum of
1. TOEFL 550
2. IELTS band 6, or
3. pass English proficiency test in UKM.
Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language) requirement:
International candidates are required to enroll in two courses of four(4) units of Bahasa Melayu as determined by the University. The exemption can be granted to the candidates that had the proof of enrolment in the equivalent Bahasa Melayu course organized by other bodies that are recognized by UKM.
Prerequisite Courses for Psychology Programme
Semester 1
- SKPP1013 Introduction to Psychology
- SKPX1013 System and Theory in Psychology
- SKPX1043 Personality
- SKPX2073 Social Psychology
- SKPX2093 Principles of Guidance and Counselling
- SKPX3103 Health Psychology
- SKPX3123 Industrial & Organizational Psychology
- SKPX3143 Abnormal Psychology
Semester 2
- SKPP1023 Basic Statistics
- SKPX1033 Perception and Cognition
- SKPX1053 Motivation and Emotion
- SKPX2023 Child & Adolescence Psychology
- SKPX2043 Experimental Psychology
- SKPX2063 Physiology and Behaviour
- SKPX3033 Behaviour Modification
Prerequisite Courses for Social Work Programme
- SKPW1013 Introduction to Social Work
- SKPW1023 Human Behaviour and Social Environment
- SKPW1123 Theories in Social Work
- SKPW2023 Social Work Practice
Dear all MPHIL students,
Kindly refer to the schedule of the presentation session (Wacana) for 2021. To register as a presenter, you are advised to complete a form out and email a form online.
Click here to download the application form. Please grab this opportunity and start planning your session now!
For more information on fees;
https://www.ukm.my/portal/master/master-social-science-humanities/
