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Master of Social Sciences (MSS)
SCHOOL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
•Enhancestudents’practicalknowledgeandabilitytosolvecurrentissuesandproblemsfacedby contemporaryAsiansocietyinanyfieldofsocialsciences.
•Demonstratein-depthknowledgeofconceptsandtheoriesinthefieldofsocialsciences.
•Todevelopstudents’relevantskillofresearchandapplyitefficientlyandeffectivelytosuitvarioustype ofemploymentneeds.
•Todevelopthoroughunderstandingofclassicalandmoderntheories,methodologies,practicesandtheir implicationsinanyselectedtopicofresearch.
•TotrainstudentsasthefutureAsianleaderswhoareknowledgeableandcompetentinthechosenfields ofstudy.
LearningObjectives
• Bachelor’sDegreein relevantfieldOR
• Otherfieldsrecognisedby theAeUSenateOR
• Openentryqualifications recognisedbyMOHEand theAeUSenate (atleast35yearsoldandpossess STPM/Matriculation/Diplomaequivalent)
• AccreditedbyMalaysianQualifications Agency(MQA),MinistryofHigherEducation.
• NoproposalIsneededatpointofentry.
• Transferofcandidatureispossible.
• Supervisedbylocalorinternational supervisorthatissuitableforresearcharea.
• Supportedbyresearchworkshops, colloquiaandclinics.
• ClosemonitoringbytheSchoolof GraduateStudies.
EntryRequirements
Highlights
Modeofdelivery:Student can opt to come for monthly workshops conducted in selected locations.
TheMSS(ByResearch)programmeisspecificallydesignedtomeettheneedsofpostgraduatestudentswhointendtospecialiseintheareaofsocialsciences.Thisblendedlearningprogrammeistargetedtoindividualskeenonadvanced researchandacademicpursuitsateducational institutions,aswellas thosewhowish toenhance their knowledge and skills in these areas. TheMSS (By Research) is offered by Asia e University,amultinationalanddualmodeuniversityrecognisedby32membercountriesoftheAsiaCooperationDialogue(ACD).
enqu i r i e s@aeu . edu .my • www.aeu . edu .my • 1 300 300 238
SUBJECTS
Research Areas
1.Social Science
a.EthnicStudies
b.Economics
c.GenderStudies
d.PoliticalScience
e.Sociology
f. MediaStudies
g.AreaStudies
h.SocialWork
i. Environment
j. FutureStudies
k.PolicyStudies
Audit Subjects
1.ResearchMethodology
2.QuantitativeDataAnalysis
3.QualitativeDataAnalysis
Required Skills for Master Students
Be independent: In a master programme, it islearner-centredandstudentsconducttheirresearchwith the assistance of a supervisor. Though theuniversitymaystipulateguidelinesandexpectations,it is the students’ responsibility to completethephases.
Be tenacious: As a master research thesis maytakeupto2(two)years,studentsmustbecommittedtocompletetheprogramme.
Be effective in time management:Studentsneedto prioritise and manage tasks and commitmentseffectively toensurecompletionofonetaskbeforemovingontothenext.Focusingongoalsiskey.
Adapt to challenges: Duringyourresearchjourney,students may face obstacles and challenges incompleting the research. Students need to adaptandbeflexible to issues thatmayhinderprogressofresearch.
Communicate effectively:Toearnrecognitionasamasterstudentanda researcher,studentsneed tobe confident in delivering the Research ProposalDefense and Viva Voce, as well as communicateeffectivelyandclearlyinwritingthethesis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When are the intakes? • Anytime.
2. How do you apply? •Gotoourwebsite:www.aeu.edu.my •Clickon“Apply Online” •Submittheform
3. How is the grading system for postgraduate programmes? • ForMSS(byResearch)thereisnocourseworkbutcandidates areexpectedtogothroughseveralstagesofresearchphases. ResearchworkisgradedeitherasSatisfactory‘S’or Unsatisfactory‘U’.Nopointvalueisgiventotheresearchwork.
4. How frequently do I need to be in contact with supervisor? •Asfrequentlyasyoucanbutyouareadvisedtohaveatleast
3meetingspersemester.
5. Am I able to embark on a research area other that the ones listed?
•Yes.Weshallassityoutosuityourresearchinterest.
6. If I have done some initial work for my research at a previous institution, can I transfer it to AeU? • Yes,youareallowedtoapplyfortransferofcandidatureand continueyourresearchworksubjecttoSenateapproval.
7. Can I maintain my supervisor(s) from my previous institution to complete my research? • Yes,withapprovalfromAeUSenate.
*Termsandconditionsapply
P
Full Time
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Proposal Development
Data Collection
Report Writing
Thesis Examination / Viva Voce
Fully Online
Duration
No. of Semesters
MQA Accreditation
Frequency of Research Workshop / Colloquia(Optional)
Supervisor
3 - 6 Semesters
JPT/BPP (N/220/8/0006) 08/17, PA2206
Provided by AeU
Once a month -(Saturday & Sunday)
YES
1 - 2 years
Blended Learning
Part Time
P
PP
All learning materials are provided, no need to purchase textbooks.
PROGRAMME FACTS
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
EPF & HRDF Claimable (Malaysians Only)
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Master of Humanities and Arts (MHA)
SCHOOL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
•ReflectoncontemporaryissuesandcontroversiesinartsandhumanitiesmainlyinAsianCentricthrough theirowncreativeengagementwiththeresearchtheoriesandmethods.
•Produceresearchreflectingimpetusofthenewknowledgeandcontributetothedevelopmentofhumanities
andartsareas.
•Demonstrateimprovedskillsincollaborativeandpresentationalwork.
•Demonstrateunderstandingofthewell-establishedprinciplesinthefieldsofhumanitiesandarts,andthe applicationofthoseprinciplesindifferentcontexts.
LearningObjectives
• Bachelor’sDegreein relevantfieldOR
• Otherfieldsrecognisedby theAeUSenateOR
• Openentryqualifications recognisedbyMOHEand theAeUSenate (atleast35yearsoldandpossess STPM/Matriculation/Diplomaequivalent)
• AccreditedbyMalaysianQualifications Agency(MQA),MinistryofHigherEducation.
• NoproposalIsneededatpointofentry.
• Transferofcandidatureispossible.
• Supervisedbylocalorinternational supervisorthatissuitableforresearcharea.
• Supportedbyresearchworkshops, colloquiaandclinics.
• ClosemonitoringbytheSchoolof GraduateStudies.
EntryRequirements
Highlights
Modeofdelivery:Student can opt to come for monthly workshops conducted in selected locations.
The MHA (By Research) programme is specifically designed to meet the needs of postgraduate studentswhointendtospecialise intheareasofhumanitiesandarts.Thisblendedlearningprogrammeistargetedtoindividualskeenonadvancedresearchandacademicpursuitsateducationalinstitutions,aswellasthosewhowishtoenhancetheirknowledgeandskillsintheseareas.TheMHA(ByResearch)isofferedbyAsiaeUniversity,amultinationalanddualmodeuniversityrecognisedby32membercountriesoftheAsiaCooperationDialogue(ACD).
enqu i r i e s@aeu . edu .my • www.aeu . edu .my • 1 300 300 238
SUBJECTS
Research Areas
1.Humanities
a.History
b.LanguagesandLinguistics
c.Philosophy
d.Psychology
e.Religion
f. Anthropology
g.Law
h.Literature
2.Arts
a.Music
b.PerformingArts
c.FineArts
d.EthnoDesign
Required Skills for Master Students
Be independent: In a master programme, it islearner-centredandstudentsconducttheirresearchwith the assistance of a supervisor. Though theuniversitymaystipulateguidelinesandexpectations,it is the students’ responsibility to completethephases.
Be tenacious: As a master research thesis maytakeupto2(two)years,studentsmustbecommittedtocompletetheprogramme.
Be effective in time management:Studentsneedto prioritise and manage tasks and commitmentseffectively toensurecompletionofonetaskbeforemovingontothenext.Focusingongoalsiskey.
Adapt to challenges: Duringyourresearchjourney,students may face obstacles and challenges incompleting the research. Students need to adaptandbeflexible to issues thatmayhinderprogressofresearch.
Communicate effectively:Toearnrecognitionasamasterstudentanda researcher,studentsneed tobe confident in delivering the Research ProposalDefense and Viva Voce, as well as communicateeffectivelyandclearlyinwritingthethesis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. When are the intakes? • Anytime.
2. How do you apply? •Gotoourwebsite:www.aeu.edu.my •Clickon“Apply Online” •Submittheform
3. How is the grading system for postgraduate programmes? • ForMHA(byResearch)thereisnocourseworkbutcandidates areexpectedtogothroughseveralstagesofresearchphases. ResearchworkisgradedeitherasSatisfactory‘S’or Unsatisfactory‘U’.Nopointvalueisgiventotheresearchwork.
4. How frequently do I need to be in contact with supervisor? •Asfrequentlyasyoucanbutyouareadvisedtohaveatleast
3meetingspersemester.
5. Am I able to embark on a research area other that the ones listed?
•Yes.Weshallassityoutosuityourresearchinterest.
6. If I have done some initial work for my research at a previous institution, can I transfer it to AeU? • Yes,youareallowedtoapplyfortransferofcandidatureand continueyourresearchworksubjecttoSenateapproval.
7. Can I maintain my supervisor(s) from my previous institution to complete my research? • Yes,withapprovalfromAeUSenate.
*Termsandconditionsapply
P
Full Time
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Proposal Development
Data Collection
Report Writing
Thesis Examination / Viva Voce
Fully Online
Duration
No. of Semesters
MQA Accreditation
Frequency of Research Workshop / Colloquia(Optional)
Supervisor
3 - 6 Semesters
MQA/PA2261
Provided by AeU
Once a month -(Saturday & Sunday)
1 - 2 years
Blended Learning
Part Time
P
PP
All learning materials are provided, no need to purchase textbooks.
PROGRAMME FACTS
PROGRAMME DELIVERY