PhD in Islamic Studies

PhD in Islamic Studies

(By Research)

Accreditation: (N/0224/8/0001) (05/29) (MQA/PA 15619)

Produce scholars and researchers who can serve the global Muslim community (ummah), especially in spreading Islamic knowledge, with the aim of addressing contemporary challenge.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)           

(PEO1)       
Produce graduates with relevant knowledge and skills in Islamic Studies management and the necessary aptitude to meet job specifications.

(PEO2)       
Produce graduates who are able to utilize and apply current Islamic Studies principles and concepts to solve problems in contemporary field issues and challenges.

(PEO3)       
To produce graduates who are competent in decision making, human management and serving the industry based on contemporary principles and practical of Islamic Studies management in relevant areas.

Programme Learning Outcomes           

(Knowledge and Understanding – MQF Domain 1)       
Mastering knowledge on the concept and principles of Islamic Studies.

(Cognitive Skills – MQF Domain 2)       
Familiarising rationale thinking at higher order and solve problems in organizational settings.

(Practical Skills – MQF Domain 3A)       
Use tools of decision making in handling practical issues in the field of Islamic Studies.

(Interpersonal Skill – MQF Domain 3B & Communication Skills – MQF Domain 3C)       
Exhibit socially wise and responsible behaviour for the progress of the nation and to communicate wisely in a social context especially among Islamic Studies management fraternity.

(Digital Skills – MQF Domain 3D & Numeracy Skills – MQF Domain 3E)       
Possess digital & numeracy skills in collecting and managing related information and the distribution of information to users.

(Leadership, Autonomy & Responsibility – MQF Domain 3F)       
Communicate effectively and to foster teamwork and leadership and cooperation.

(Personal & Entrepreneurial Skills – MQF Domain 4)       
Demonstrate competencies tendency towards innovation, opportunity seeking, risk taking and responsibility for results of new inventions.

(Ethics & Professionalism – MQF Domain 5)       
Exhibit social responsibility, ethical and professional behavior in organizational settings.

First semester:

Compulsory Courses

  • Academic Writing and Seminar (UMU1013)
  • Research Methodology (UMU1023)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (UMU1033) (Non-Malaysian student only)
  • Islam and Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asia (ISF1213)

Thesis Writing (Stage 1)

  • Research proposal writing

 

Second semester:

Thesis Writing (Stage 2)

  • Completing research proposal
  • Research proposal should be approved maximum in one year.

 

Third – Sixth semester:

Thesis writing (Stage 3 - Stage 6)

  • Viva-Voce of thesis defend examined by internal and external examiners.
  • Prior to Viva Voce, at least two publications in SCOPUS indexed journal or conference proceedings.
 
Programme Duration (Full Time)
  • 3 years (6 semesters)

     

Entry Requirements

  1. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in related fields as accepted by the Senate; OR
  2. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate, subject to having relevant working experience* and rigorous internal assessment**; OR
  3. A Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) in non-related fields as accepted by the Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses***; OR
  4. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  5. The University can take excellent Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) graduates for direct admission to Doctoral Degree by Research (Level 8, MQF) programme with the following conditions:         
     
    1. Students have first class Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; or 
    2. Students have obtained CGPA of at least 3.67 or equivalent from either an academic or Technical and
    3.  Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme; and 
    4. Evaluated through rigorous internal assessment by the HEP; and 
    5. Approved by the Senate and accepted as a candidate for the Doctoral Degree (Level 8, MQF) programme. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress during the candidature period.

Note:        
* Experience can be cumulative experience even before acquiring required qualification for a particular level of study. However, the experience must be relevant to the level of study as well as the content.        
*** The pre-requisite courses must equip the students with necessary business knowledge (managing people, managing financial resources, understanding customers, understanding environments and strategic planning) of one level lower than the programme level.        
** Rigorous assessment to evaluate the suitability of an applicant for a programme through statement of purpose, interview and other methods may cover the following criteria: 

  1. Demonstration of strong business experience, and that you have held significant managerial responsibilities. 
  2. Evidence of any achievements in your professional life, for example, consistently performing at a high level, consistent career progression and any impact that you have had on your organisation. 
  3. Professional skills that you have developed, for example, team work, leadership, problem-solving, negotiating and analytical skills. 
  4. How you will contribute to your class and what experiences you can bring to the institution. (Lancaster University, 2021)


English Requirement

Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR any equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR (B2)

MYR 3,625/ Semester        
(Local Students)

MYR 5,125/ Semester        
(International Students)

Excluding immigration fees, insurance and dormitory.

Note: 

  1. Student pass fees for international students are subjected to a determination under the Malaysian Immigration Department.
  2. Student insurance fees are subjected to the statutory provisions of the University and local authorities.
  3. Student accommodation fees are determined by university rules and are available upon request.

Sohirin Mohammad Solihin

Associate Professor

Education 

PhD of Theology (by Research), Contemporary Qur'anic Exegesis, Birmingham University, 1993, United Kingdom.

Comparative Religious Studies, Christian-Muslim Relation, The Islamic Foundation, Marfield Conference Centre, Leicestershire, 1990, United Kingdom.

Advance Diploma, Islamic Studies, The Institute for Islamic Studies, 1981, Egypt.

Email

sohirin@umam.edu.my

Current PhD Research Students

Ahmad Farouk Musa (P4240008) - Socio-Political Reform in the Qur'anic Exegesis of The Message of the Qur'an: A Contribution of Muhammad Asad

Royan Utsany (P4240006) - Muslim Woman and Challenge of Modernity, An Analytical Comparative Study on Fatwa Issued by Muhammadiyah and the State of Perlis

Mamdukh Budiman (P4240007) - The Progressive Islam Manifesto of Muhammadiyah: Affirmation of Ideology and Response to the Dynamics of Contemporary Developments a Study of Mitsuo Nakamura's Thought

 


Zubaidi Wahyono

Senior Lecturer

Education 

Ph.D. (by research), University of Malaya, Malaysia.

Email

zubaidi@umam.edu.my

 


Afriadi Sanusi

Senior Lecturer

Education 

PhD, Comparative Public Administration, University of Malaya, 2017, Malaysia. 

Master of Syariah, Human Rights, University of Malaya, 2008, Malaysia.

S.Ag, Islamic Family Law, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat, 2001, Indonesia.

Email

afriadi@umam.edu.my

 

Course Duration
3 Years
Last Date for Apply (Intake September)
21 Aug 2024