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Master of Human Sciences in Communication
The Master of Human Science in Communication programme is designed to produce communication scholars and professionals who are committed to spiritual, moral, intellectual and creative excellence. The programme involves an appreciation of the Western and Islamic heritage behind the current media forms and institutions. It recognizes the importance of modern techniques in effective communication. The Islamic input in teaching enables students to distinguish between the permissible and the prohibited in creative communication activities as well as to evaluate the products and practices of the Western media.
Programme Description
The programme basically requires two years of full time study or three years on a part time basis. Students in this programme are engaged in in-depth study of communication. The methodology used in the programme includes lectures, discourses, examinations, presentations, article and book reviews, consultations, researches, as well as dissertation/thesis. Field studies and surveys are also required wherever applicable.
Study Plan
Entry Requirement
A relevant Bachelor’s degree with good grade from IIUM or any other accredited institutions of higher learning, or other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree or relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by the Senate of the University.
Applicants are required to obtain the following English proficiency level :
Minimum TOEFL / IELTS Paper based : 550.
IELTS : Band 6.
Note: Students are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting their proficiency certificates before the beginning of the programme. If they fail to do so, they will be required to sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT).
PhD in Communication
The programme is designed to produce communication scholars and professionals who are committed to spiritual, moral, intellectual and creative excellence. It involves an appreciation of the Western and Islamic heritage behind the current media forms and institutions, exposing students to the contributions of Western and Muslim scholars in developing concepts, theories, principles and practices in the discipline of communication. Modern techniques are recognized as important tools in effective communication and receive special attention in the programme.
Programme Description
This is a full time and a part-time programme that requires a minimum of 3 years (6 semesters) and 5 years (10 semesters) respectively to complete. The maximum period allowed for the programme is 6 years (12 semesters) for the former and 8 years (16 semesters) for the latter.
Candidates are trained in communication theories, research methods and Islamisation of human knowledge to prepare them for the challenging task of producing original research in the form of a dissertation/thesis. The expected length of the dissertation/thesis is around 80,000 - 100,000 words.
Study Plan
Entry Requirement
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline with good grades from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University.
Master’s degree in relevant discipline or its equivalent with good grades.
English proficiency level at the following score :
Minimum TOEFL (Paper Based) : 550.
Minimum IELTS : Band 6.
A good grade is normally interpreted as a minimum cumulative grade points average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the scale of 4 or its equivalent.
Candidates are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by submitting their proficiency certificates before the beginning of the programme. If they fail to do so, they will be required to sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT). Candidates who fail to obtain the required proficiency but are still interested to join the programme must take pre-sessional English courses at the university's Centre for Languages (CELPAD) or other recognized institutions.
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