Study Master's degrees in the Social Sciences in Malaysia.
Psychology, communication, media, sociology, international relations, public policy and development studies.
- Programmes
- 34
- Campuses
- 13
- Median total
- RM 26,000
- Lowest total
- RM 4,235
Tuition the universities list, from the 33 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.
- Master of Social Work / MA (Hadith)Universiti Sains Malaysia · MasterRM 4,235Total
- Master of Philosophy (Communication) (Research)Multimedia University · MasterRM 6,000Total, minimum 1 year
- Master of Sustainable Development PracticeUniversiti Sains Malaysia · MasterRM 9,625Total
- Master of Philosophy (Management) / Master of Engineering Science / Master of Laws (Research)Multimedia University · MasterRM 12,600Total, minimum 2 years
- Master of Arabic Communication (Coursework)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 14,165Total, 1.5 years
- Master of Communication / Da'wah and Islamic Leadership (Coursework)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 18,640Total, 2 years
- Master of Counselling (Family Counselling) (Coursework)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 19,840Total, 2 years
- Master of Development Psychology (MDP)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 20,020Programme fee
- Master of Public AdministrationOpen University Malaysia · MasterRM 21,622Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Landscape, QS, Urban Planning) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Curriculum, Ed Psychology, Online Learning, etc.) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Generic / Engineering Education) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Management, Information Systems, IT Entrepreneurship) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Policy Studies, HRD, Islamic Studies, Linguistics) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 25,400Programme fee
- Master of Counselling (Substance Abuse) (Coursework)Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · MasterRM 25,440Total, 2 years
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management / EngineeringAsia Pacific University · MasterRM 26,000Programme fee
- Master Degree - Psychology (Coursework / Research / Mixed Mode)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 26,425 – 31,595Programme fee · range as listed
- Master of Philosophy (Biomedical, Electrical, Rehabilitation Tech, Health Science) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 28,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Chemical, Bioprocess, Gas, Petroleum, Polymer, or Environmental Engineering) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 28,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Bioscience) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 28,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Civil, Construction, Env, Structure, Geotechnics, Highway) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 28,400Programme fee
- Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) (Research Mode)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 28,400Programme fee
- Master of PhilosophyUniversiti Tun Abdul Razak · MasterRM 28,500Programme fee
- Master of CounselingOpen University Malaysia · MasterRM 28,627Programme fee
- Master in CommunicationInfrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · MasterRM 31,280Programme fee
- Master in Community Development / Politics and GovernmentUniversiti Putra Malaysia · MasterRM 32,250Total, 2 years
- Master of Language in Communication and Digital Culture (Coursework)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · MasterRM 34,650Programme fee
- Master of Industrial & Organisational Psychology (MIOP)International Islamic University Malaysia · MasterRM 35,380Programme fee
- Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)Universiti Sains Malaysia · MasterRM 38,500Total
- Master of Public PolicyUniversiti Tun Abdul Razak · MasterRM 43,600Programme fee
- Master of CounsellingIMU University · MasterRM 64,800Programme fee
- Master of Public PolicyUniversiti Malaya · MasterRM 98,600Programme fee
- Master in Counseling and Guidance (Coursework)Management & Science University · MasterUSD 15,422Programme fee · in US dollars
13 partner campuses teach social sciences at master level. The range is the ringgit totals they list.
What you would need.
- Academic
- A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field, commonly at CGPA 2.75 or above. Some intakes admit on APEL.A assessment of work experience instead.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study social sciences in Malaysia?
Across the 33 of these 34 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 4,235 to RM 98,600, with a median of RM 26,000. The others are priced per year, per semester or in US dollars, and each shows its fee as the university gives it. These are the universities' fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field, commonly at CGPA 2.75 or above. Some intakes admit on APEL.A assessment of work experience instead. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach social sciences?
13 of our partner institutions do, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Each is listed on this page with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.