Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 (May 2018) | Page 22

Arts and Social Sciences Master of Arts KPT/JPT (R/310/7/0010) 03/20 - MQA/SWA0119 2 years (Full-time) 4 years (Part-time)* Throughout the year (Subject to availability of supervision) Research A masters degree by research allows you to undertake substantial independent research of your chosen topic while under the supervision of two academics. You’ll produce a research thesis and your research will make a contribution to knowledge on your topic. Upon completion of this degree, you can opt to continue on to a PhD. Areas of Study ● Arts Malaysian Student RM 40,280 (per year) ● Social sciences ● Humanities International Student RM 44,308 (per year) Career Pathways Similar to graduates of the Master of Communications and Media Studies, you can go on to work in these sectors: ● Journalism, publishing, editing, writing, electronic media, public relations, corporate communications ● Marketing, advertising, business research and analysis ● Management consulting, international trade, human resources, training and development, management and administration ● Diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics ● Tourism, hospitality, entertainment * Part-time studies not available for international students ● Production, direction, management and administration, film, television and video ● Academia “Aristotle once quipped, 'educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all'. Hence, our hope is that the research our PhD candidates pursue will strengthen their resolve to not only be critical, but also ethical, thinkers.” ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ANDREW NG HOCK SOON School of Arts and Social Sciences 20 | Postgraduate Prospectus 2018