Study Master's degrees in the Social Sciences
in Malaysia.
Psychology, communication, media, sociology, international relations, public policy and development studies.
34 programmes across 13 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 34
- Campuses
- 13
- Award level
- Master
- Tuition range
- RM 4,235 – RM 126,002
- Median tuition
- RM 28,400
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers.
Every partner campus teaching social sciences at master level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru · Public · QS #158
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Public
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Asia Pacific University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #528
IMU University
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #951–1000
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur · Public · QS #56
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor · Public · QS #138
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.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Master of Social Work / MA (Hadith)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Sustainable Development Practice
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Arabic Communication (Coursework)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master in Counseling and Guidance (Coursework)
Management & Science University · Master · Social sciences
Master of Communication / Da'wah and Islamic Leadership (Coursework)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Counselling (Family Counselling) (Coursework)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Development Psychology (MDP)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Public Administration
Open University Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Landscape, QS, Urban Planning) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Curriculum, Ed Psychology, Online Learning, etc.) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Generic / Engineering Education) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Management, Information Systems, IT Entrepreneurship) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Policy Studies, HRD, Islamic Studies, Linguistics) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Counselling (Substance Abuse) (Coursework)
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management / Engineering
Asia Pacific University · Master · Social sciences
Master Degree - Psychology (Coursework / Research / Mixed Mode)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Biomedical, Electrical, Rehabilitation Tech, Health Science) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Chemical, Bioprocess, Gas, Petroleum, Polymer, or Environmental Engineering) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Bioscience) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Civil, Construction, Env, Structure, Geotechnics, Highway) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering) (Research Mode)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · Master · Social sciences
Master of Counseling
Open University Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master in Communication
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · Master · Social sciences
Master in Community Development / Politics and Government
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Language in Communication and Digital Culture (Coursework)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Industrial & Organisational Psychology (MIOP)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Master · Social sciences
Master of Public Policy
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Communication) (Research)
Multimedia University · Master · Social sciences
Master of Counselling
IMU University · Master · Social sciences
Master of Public Policy
Universiti Malaya · Master · Social sciences
Master of Philosophy (Management) / Master of Engineering Science / Master of Laws (Research)
Multimedia University · Master · Social sciences
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 34 of these 34 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 4,235 to RM 126,002, with a median of RM 28,400. Those are the universities' programme 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 below 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.