Program Code
by Research
Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)
| On Campus | On Line |
| N/221/7/0124 | R/221/7/0003 |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| MQA/PA4801 | MQA/FA0126 |
Program Code
by Courses and Thesis || Courses and Project Paper
Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)
| On Campus | On Line |
| R/221/7/0027/B R/221/7/0027/C |
R/221/7/0091/B R/221/7/0091/C |
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
| On Campus | On Line |
| MQA/FA0770 | A9616 |
Medium of Instruction
Arabic
Brief objective of program
The aims of the programme are to prepare graduates with:
- Demonstrate in-depth mastery of knowledge in the field of Aqidah including the ability to analyse thoughts and ideas from classical (turath).
- In-depth mastery of knowledge in a sub-area of Aqidah and are capable of analyzing and synthesizing different opinions among the scholars.
- The ability to apply principles, theories and methods of the sub-area of Aqidah in relevant contemporary settings
- The ability to carry out comparative studies involving Islamic thought, religions and humanities
Career Prospects
Student can be religious teacher, Sariah consultant, Sariah staff, Islamic banker, Sariah law, adviser Sariah banker, Islamic scholar, Islamic Financial consultant, Islamic Finance Sales, Islamic Teacher, Islamic Educator, Auditor Islamic Banking, Islamic Financial Planner, Medical Islamic Officer, Admin Islamic Officer.
Admission Requirements
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Honours) with good grades from MEDIU, or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the university OR any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) or other relevant professional qualification and experience that are recognized by the University.
- A relevant General Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) with at least one year working experience, and, if deemed necessary, an applicant may be interviewed and/or required to sit for an entrance test in order to determine determine the applicants eligibility for admission to a specific programme.
- The department of faculty may, with the approval of the University Academic Council (UAC), require the applicant to satisfy additional conditions for admission to a specific programme.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The applicant could enroll for this program under one of the following three structures. Please click below on structure A, B or C for tuition fees and more details:
STRUCTURE A: RESEARCH
The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) | 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years) |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE B: COURSES AND THESIS
The applicant studies a total of 10 subjects and prepares a thesis using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years) | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) | 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is 42 hours – distributed over courses and thesis. Course details are provided as follows:
COURSES DETAILS
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5053 | University | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Tawhid Rububiyyah wa Uluhiyyah | GAQD5143 | Core | 3 |
| 3 | First | First | Tawhid Asma’ wa Sifat | GAQD5153 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Comparative Religons | GUSU5093 | Core | 3 |
| 5 | First | First | A Critique of Western Philosophy | GAQD5183 | Core | 3 |
| 6 | First | Second | Remaining Pillars of al-Iman | GAQD5163 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | Studies in the Names of Allah and Their Rules | GAQD5173 | Core | 3 |
| 8 | First | Second | The Syiah, Batiniyyah and Khawarij sects | GUSU5113 | Core | 3 |
| 9 | First | Second | Modern School of Thought | GUSU5073 | Core | 3 |
| 10 | First | Second | Direction in the Modern Thought | GUSU5083 | Core | 3 |
| 11 | Second | First | Thesis | GMTH5026 | Core | 6 |
| 12 | Second | Second | Thesis | GMTH5036 | Core | 6 |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE C: COURSES AND PROJECT PAPER
The applicant studies a total of 14 subjects and prepares a project paper using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:
STUDY DURATION
| Workload | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
| Full Time | 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) |
| Part Time | 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) | 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years) |
Credit hours required from the applicant is 45 hours – distributed over courses and project paper. Course details are provided as follows:
COURSE DETAILS
| No. | Year | Semester | Subject | Subject Code | Category | Credit Hours |
| 1 | First | First | Research Methodology | GMET5053 | University | 3 |
| 2 | First | First | Tawhid Rububiyyah wa Uluhiyyah | GAQD5143 | Core | 3 |
| 3 | First | First | Tawhid Asma’ wa Sifat | GAQD5153 | Core | 3 |
| 4 | First | First | Comparative religons | GUSU5093 | Core | 3 |
| 5 | First | Second | Remaining pillars of al-Iman | GAQD5163 | Core | 3 |
| 6 | First | Second | Studies in the Names of Allah and their Rules | GAQD5173 | Core | 3 |
| 7 | First | Second | The Syiah, Batiniyyah and Khawarij sects | GUSU5113 | Core | 3 |
| 8 | First | Second | Modern School of Thought | GUSU5073 | Core | 3 |
| 9 | Second | First | Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah | GUHD5183 | Core | 3 |
| 10 | Second | First | A Critique of Western Philosophy | GAQD5183 | Core | 3 |
| 11 | Second | First | Man Made Religions | GUSU5103 | Core | 3 |
| 12 | Second | Second | Remaining Mazahib Associated to Islam | GUSU5123 | Core | 3 |
| 13 | Second | Second | Direction in the Modern Thought | GUSU5083 | Core | 3 |
| 14 | Second | Second | Logic and the Art of Disputation | GAQD5193 | Core | 3 |
| 15 | Second | Second | Project Paper/ Case Study | GMPP5013 | Core | 3 |
TUITION FEES
| Learning Mode | Workload | Local Student | Foreign Student |
|---|
- For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.
- Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
- All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.