Program Overview

Master in ASEAN Studies (MAS) Programme

The Master in ASEAN Studies (MAS) programme provides an advanced level understanding of the political, strategic, economic, and security forces that have shaped ASEAN as well as the wider changing dynamics that continue to impact the Southeast Asian region.

Programme Objectives

The programme aims to produce graduates with advanced and in-depth knowledge of the political, security, economic, and strategic issues in the ASEAN region. The educational objectives of the programme are:

• PEO 1: Graduates will be employed in relevant positions pertaining to ASEAN and other related fields.
• PEO 2: Graduates will engage in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and interdisciplinary learning appropriate for government, organizations, industry, and academia.
• PEO 3: Graduates will contribute to sustainable development and the well-being of society.

Programme Structure

The programme is designed to offer an analysis of the historical, political, and strategic, social, and cultural forces that have shaped Southeast Asia as a region. It considers the contested nature of theoretical concepts and assesses the institutional arrangements, changing policy agenda, and governance issues of ASEAN.

General Information

• Mode: Full Time
• Programme Duration:
  • Minimum: 3 semesters
  • Maximum: 9 semesters
• Semester Intake:
  • Semester 1: October
  • Semester 2: March
• Mode of Study: Coursework

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a recognized Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.00 or its equivalent. Alternatively, applicants with a Bachelor's degree and a CGPA between 2.50 to 2.99 can apply if they fulfill at least one of the following criteria:

• Universiti Malaya graduate
• Has at least one year of working experience in a related field
• Has produced publications in related fields
• Scholarship recipient
• Government agency staff
• Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty
• Pass the special assessment by the Faculty

English Language Requirement

International applicants who hold a degree from a university or higher education institution where the language of instruction is not English must meet a minimum score requirement in one of the recognized standard language proficiency tests.

List of Courses and Curriculum Structure

The programme consists of the following courses:

Academic Session 2024/2025

Semester 1

• Code | Subject | Credits
  • QQX7007 | Regionalism and Regionalisation | 3
  • QQD7008 | The Making of Modern Southeast Asia | 3
  • QQD7009 | ASEAN and Regional Security | 3
  • QQD7010 | ASEAN and Economic Integration | 3
• Elective Courses
  • QQB7007 | Regionalism in Europe | (3)
  • QQB7008 | Modern Europe | (3)
  • QQD7013 | Development and Governance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in ASEAN | (3)
• Total Credits for Semester 1: 12

Semester 2

• Code | Subject | Credits
  • QQX7001 | Research Methodology | 3
  • QQX7006 | Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations | 3
  • QQX7008 | Comparative Regionalism | 3
  • QQD7007 | ASEAN Regionalism | 3
  • QQD7014 | Research Project | 6*
• Elective Courses
  • QQB7009 | Regional Security in Europe | (3)
  • QQB7010 | Economic Integration in Europe | (3)
  • QQD7012 | Digital Economy in ASEAN | (3)
• Total Credits for Semester 2: 18

Semester 3

• Code | Subject | Credits
  • QQD7014 | Research Project | 6*
• Elective Courses
  • QQX7009 | Internship | 6
• Total Credits for Semester 3: 6
• Total All Credits (Sem. 1 + Sem. 2 + Sem. 3 + Elective Courses): 42

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master in ASEAN Studies programme can pursue careers in:

• Academia: Teacher/Lecturer, Researcher/Research Fellow
• Policy Analyst
• ASEAN-linked companies: Officer for Culture and Information, Security and Cooperation, Project Officers
• Consultancy: Management Consulting, Social Inclusion, Indigenous Community, International Development, International Trade
• Journalism: Publishing, Editor, Journalist
• Public Relations: Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Reputation Management
• Business: Business Research, Business and Public Service Associate

Fees

• Tuition Fee: Master of ASEAN Studies (Coursework)
• Financial Assistance: FINANCIAL AID FOR POSTGRADUATE