Graduate Studies
Ph.D and Master Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Programme Code: G402Medium of instructions: English, Malay and Arabic
Programme Option: By Research
Background of the programme
This programme covers various branches of humanities such as Religion & Theology, History & Archaeology, Philosophy & Ethics, and Islamic Studies. The research field considers the context of Malaysia, the strengthening of the Malay language and Islam by integrating naqli and aqli knowledge, which forms the foundation of USIM's vision, mission, and goals. The offering of cross-field programme can produce graduates skilled in more than one field.
Objectives of the programme
The Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities programme is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- To produce postgraduates who study in depth the field of Humanities such as Religion & Theology, History & Archaeology, Philosophy & Ethics, and Islamic Studies;
- To produce matured postgraduates in Humanities who realizes the integration of naqli and aqli knowledge in a comprehensive and systematic manner through research at the PhD level as a platform for knowledge integration at USIM; and
- To produce human resource who can perform given tasks and meet the high demand from the public and private sectors for professional human resources in various fields of Humanities.
Programme Structure
- Religion & Theology
- History & Archaeology
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Islamic Studies
CAREER PROSPECTS
• Lecturer/ academic staff
• Researcher
• Teacher/ Education Officer
• Human Resources Officer/ Organizational Management
• Welfare Officer/ Community Development
• SULH Officer/ Religious/ Dawah Executive
• Archaeology expert
• History Expert/ Senior curator
a. A Master’s degree in a related field or other recognised fields as approved by the Senate; or
b. Other qualifications recognised as equivalent to a Master’s degree by the Government of Malaysia; or
c. Applicants with qualifications in non-related fields or without relevant working experience are required to undertake prerequisite courses as determined by the Senate; or
d. Fulfil the requirements for APEL admission (subject to programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency [MQA]).
Notes:
Amendments approved at the 164th University Senate Meeting No. 9/2024, based on MQA standards.
Effective for students registering from Semester 1, Academic Session 2024/2025 (164th Senate Meeting).
Programme-specific entry requirements may be referred to via the respective faculty websites.
Applicants can apply via online at https://postgrad.usim.edu.my/ and fill the prescribed forms. Forms and supporting authenticated documents must then be submitted through online or mailed to the office.
For information related to visa and student pass, please refer to http://alamiyyah.usim.edu.my
Ph.D Programmes
Master Programmes
Advanced Diploma Programmes
| Programme | Faculty | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Islamic Education) | Faculty of Major Language Studies |
| 2 | Postgraduate Diploma - Diploma in Islamic Judicial and Advocatory Practice | Faculty of Syariah and Law |