This programme are offered by full research. Students without sufficient research skills and knowledge are required to enroll and pass the following courses (i.e. before being allowed to defend their thesis proposal):

1. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology
2. SCLE6014 Academic Writing
3. Any other courses as determined by the supervisor or Academic Committee

To complete this programme, students are required to;

1. present and defend the proposed research to a committee
2. present progress reports of research work at colloquiums arranged by the Graduate School or College
3. attend viva session to defend the thesis
4. submit a final thesis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Applicants for master’s programme by research must possess:

1. a bachelor’s degree with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.75; OR
2. a bachelor’s degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.74 and relevant work experience; OR
3. any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; AND
4. fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate.

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