The Master of Arts (by Research) at the University of Malaya Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is the university's premier research training degree. Candidates pursue independent research under supervision, culminating in a substantial thesis (up to 50,000 words). The programme is judged by independent experts and is designed to produce versatile graduates with advanced knowledge and applied research abilities. Focused research areas are determined by the student's proposal and supervised by faculty experts. By graduation, students must fulfill requirements such as successful thesis defense, publication acceptance (indexed journal or recognized publisher), residency, and proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English. 来源： https://study.um.edu.my/doc/entry-requirement/er-pg-prog-phd-malaysian%20&%20international/FSSS_SYARAT%20KEMASUKAN%20KEDOKTORAN_2025.2026.pdf