Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). in Social sciences is a well-balanced programme that imparts an understanding of the causes of social changes, or the relationships between individual and state. The first year of Programme will consist of compulsory course work followed by intensive research in various fields like Sustainability in Social Science, Social Anthropology, Education and Learning, Public Services, Environment and Energy, International Relations, Decision-making in Social Science and much more. The Department also offers its researchers strong support with specific methodological issues such as comparative research design, statistical methods, and survey research. During the independent studies, the students will be encouraged to work with industry leaders, civic leaders, government leaders, governmental as well as non-governmental development agencies, the general public to assure that all outcomes of their independent thinking are linked with their individual growth as well as with the betterment of the society. At every stage of learning, the students will be encouraged to invent new ideas in the field of Social Sciences. The students will be encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences as well as to publish in refereed journals. The outcomes of the proposed programme are designed to contribute significantly towards societal outlook and environmental responsibility, improved quality of life of the population, and more importantly, towards the socio-cultural development and prosperity of the nation and its populace.

For successful completion of PhD degree in SAFIIT, each candidate should publish minimum of Four research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Subjects

Minimum Duration: 36 Months
Maximum Duration: 60 Months

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake:Ongoing, Limited Seats Available.

Entry Qualifications:

1. A Master Degree (Level 7, MQF) accepted by the HEP Senate; or
2. Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) that are accepted by the HEP Senate

Master of Communication 

The science of Communication changes every time and has the power to bring equal possibility to change course of events in the world. A Master programme in Communication at SAFIIT aims to imbue the ‘rich content’ to construct views, communicate ideas, bridge communication gaps in all spheres as in media, development sectors, organizations, public and advanced research set in local and international market. This programme believes in ‘content will always be the king’ and such content construction and delivery can really be interesting and fascinating. Come and create your signature and carve a way to communicate with the modern world

Subjects

Minimum Duration: 18 Months.
Maximum Duration: 30 Months.

Entry Requirements :

1. Standard Program met the minimum requirements governing the recruitment of students in that period; or
2. Other qualifications recognized by the Government.
3. Any changes to the Standard Program will apply only to new cohorts of students.
4. Implementation of entry requirements based on Program Standards are applicable asked assessments that have been specified in the circular Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) enforcing the use of a Standards Program.

Master of Education

The Master of Education is a well-balanced programme designed to impart knowledge in Education along with specialization in Human Behaviour and Community organization. Individuals looking to work in the field of education but outside of the traditional classroom may opt for the specialization for more information. The programs prepare students for advanced positions in a variety of educational fields which will be not limited to the traditional K–12 classroom environment.Through flexible format of the course the student can learn their schedule easily on their own. The multimedia tools have the potential to enhance curriculum engagement that allowing students to participate in the creation outside the classroom will encourage creativity and increase excitement. The programme prepares the students to understand and formulate education policy and its practice, while developing a better understanding of contemporary issues and challenges, and future directions in the field of education. The programme is an advanced degree, both in and outside the classroom, which provides greater career options and the opportunity for a higher salary. There are many specialty areas available in education at the master's degree level and choosing one will determines the jobs graduates can expect when they complete their degree.

For successful completion of Masters degree in SAFIIT, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Subjects

Minimum Duration : 18 Months.
Maximum Duration : 36 Months.

Entry Qualifications:

2. Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 KKM) or equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 recognized by the Senate; or
3. Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 KKM) or equivalent, CGPA of less 2.50 with five (5) years of working experience in related and recognized by the Senate.

International students must have 550 in the Test of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 5.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or equivalent.

Master of Arts in Teaching of English as Second Language 

The Master of Arts in Teaching of English as Second Language (MATESL) programme under the Faculty of Social Science Arts and Humanities is a noble calling, empowering students to take their places in the global community and become active participants in the teaching environments. The programme combines the precise training in methods of teaching English and practice with the analytical tools of education. The programme teaches students a wide range of skills that are valuable for careers in government schools, private schools, and international educational organizations. This programme is taught by experts by using a variety of formats (lectures, seminars, workshops,) as well as multimedia by language labs to make the program highly interactive and stimulating to the students. MATESL program has an excellent reputation worldwide and will open the door for graduates to teach in a variety of ESL settings. The programme is designed as a transformative program, which offers students the education, training, and first-hand experience essential for successful international careers.

Subjects

Minimum Duration: 18 Months.
Maximum Duration: 30 Months.

Entry Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 Qualification Framework (MOF)) with honors in a relevant field or equivalent from University College Lincoln or other universities with a CGPA of at least 2.50; or
2. Bachelor's Degree (Level 6 MOH) or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the related field; o
3. Other qualifications recognized by the Government.

Master of Social Work

Social work is a professional and academic discipline that describes the application of social theory and research methods to study and improve the lives of people, groups, and societies. It incorporates and utilizes other social sciences as a means to improve the human condition and positively change society's response to chronic problems. The programme deals with the fundamental knowledge of power and resources distributed in the world, and impact political decisions on societies. The purpose of the programme is to assist students to develop knowledge and skills for professional careers in international policy studies. The curriculum for Master of Social Work is also structured such that the students from social science, arts and humanities department from SAFIIT and from outside of the SAFIIT could enroll in the program to enrich their capacity in this particular field in order to broaden their sphere of opportunities in the marketplace.

For successful completion of Masters degree in SAFIIT, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.

Subjects

Minimum Duration : 18 Months.
Maximum Duration : 30 Months.

Entry Requirements :

1. Bachelor with honors in a relevant field or equivalent of SAFIIT or another university with at least a CGPA of 2.50; or
2. Bachelor for equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years work experience in social work or other related fields;
3. Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.

Master of International Relations and Policies

Master of International Relations and Policies in SAFIIT under the Faculty of Social Science Arts and Humanities is a program grounded on political principles and processes as well as foreign affairs and relations between different countries along with learning of languages and world cultures that helps professionals to think globally and become a successful leader on the international platform. Professionals systematically explore themes such as government and private policies, political behavior, economic issues in local and international government systems. Current global market dynamism and today’s fast-changing business policies, project environments are difficult to manage without having the knowledge of updated international policies to take key decisions. The survival of both private and public sectors in an increasingly competitive national and international environment is dependent on the availability of skilled human resources with the necessary competencies to steer, lead and manage organizations through these complex and highly competitive scenarios. Skilled, competent, sophisticated and market sensitive professionals can work in public and private sector as managers, policy-makers and captains of industries to thrive in the new globalized world.

Subjects

Minimum Duration : 18 Months
Maximum Duration : 36 Months

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

1. January
2. May
3. September

Entry Requirements :

Bachelor (Level 6 MOH) with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or

Bachelor (Level 6 MOH) or equivalent CGPA of 2.50 which is not acceptable on condition that the candidate has a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field For postgraduate programs, prospective students must pass the lnternational Bahasa Inggeris Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0 or equivalent qualification.

For International students,

TOEFL score of 500 OR IELTS score of 5.0 OR its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.

Master of Science Psychology

The Programme is unique in providing professionally qualified researchers capable to lead and apply advanced development of research skills to the rapidly changing field of Psychology.

Employment of psychology is projected to grow in the next ten years, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The programme provides an excellent preparation for further psychological research.And also provides a more diverse and wider field for graduates to expand in their professional development. A psychology profession will stress on disciplines that focus on offering a particular set of skills for a specific type of occupation. These types of studies will provide necessary practical knowledge and training for graduates to succeed in the chosen subject. As opposed to broader scientific studies, psychology professions focus more on practical training rather than on theory and conceptual knowledge.

Subjects

Minimum Duration : 24 Months.
Maximum Duration : 60 Months.

Entry Requirements :

1. Bachelor of Psychology (Level 6, MOH) or equivalent to a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or;
2. Other Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MOH) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, AND with a minimum prerequisite of 45 credits / psychology modules equivalent (including all eight knowledge areas) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 in the prerequisite module;
3. Other Bachelor's Degree (Level 6, MOH) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00, AND with a minimum prerequisite of 30 credits of psychology modules or equivalent (including all eight knowledge areas) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 in the pre-requisite module and Graduate exam Record Examination (GRE) subjects (psychology) with a minimum score of 550.
4. Other equivalent or relevant qualifications, experience and conditions received by Competent authority of Malaysia.

English Competency Requirements for International Students

5. Obtain at least.
   a) International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0 or
   b) Test of English Language as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (internet based) with a minimum score of 34; or
   c) Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Language (CAE) with a minimum score of 160; or
   d) Pearson Test of English Language (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 36;
   or
   ii. Students who come from countries that use the English language as spoken exemption conditions,
   or
   iii. Students who use academic qualifications and institutions that use English as the language of instruction are exempted from the conditions.