Study Master of Arts (Research) in Sociology and cultural studies at Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) in Malaysia,

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

A Master by Research degree requires you to demonstrate mastery of inquiry in a discipline or profession. You will undertake supervised research and write a thesis equivalent to 50,000 – 60,000 words. A Master by Research candidate is expected to plan, conduct and complete a research project understand relevant techniques in the field, demonstrated both by comprehensive review of the literature and by research processes adopted access and interpret key data in relevant fields and present outcomes clearly and logically using relevant media.

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

RM38,300.00 (US$ 8,711) per year

Standard Twin (Monthly rental (RM)) - 540

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Swinburne University of Technology - Sarawak Campus

Jalan Simpang Tiga,

Kuching,

Sarawak,

93350, Sarawak, Malaysia

Entry requirements

For international students

A Master by Research candidate must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study.A Master by Research candidate must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study.satisfactorily complete the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)successfully complete a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

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