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PART V
DURATION OF PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Duration of programme of study

8. A candidate shall commence and end his programme of study within the prescribed
period.

Minimum and maximum duration

9. (1) The minimum period for any Degree programme of study is four normal semesters
unless otherwise approved by the Senate.

(2) The maximum period for any Degree programme of study is sixteen normal
semesters.

(3) Notwithstanding subrules (1) and (2) in certain circumstances the Dean of the
Institute of Postgraduate Studies or an officer as may be determined by the
University may extend the period of candidature beyond the maximum period as
prescribed in subrule (2) provided that such extension shall not exceed two
semesters.

PART VI
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMME OF STUDY

Structure of programme of study

10. (1) For the Degree programme of study by Research, the candidate shall undertake
full-time
research leading to a thesis. Notwithstanding that, a candidate may be required
to attend certain courses as may be prescribed by the University or the relevant
Faculty.

(2) For the Degree programme of study by Coursework and Research, the candidate
shall be required to follow the said programme based on the structure of the
programme of study as may be prescribed in any regulations made under these
Rules.

PART VII
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Bahasa Malaysia requirement

11. (1) A candidate who is a Malaysian citizen shall be required to possess at least a pass
in Bahasa Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or a
Level III in the Sijil Kecekapan Bahasa Malaysia or a Level III in the Sijil Intensif
Bahasa Malaysia of the University or an equivalent level before being conferred the
Degree.

(2) A candidate who is not a Malaysian citizen shall be required to attend at a
satisfactory level a bahasa Malaysia course that is conducted by the University
before being conferred the Degree unless he possesses at least a pass in Bahasa
Melayu or Bahasa Malaysia at the level of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or Level III in
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