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MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (BY RESEARCH)
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

1. Programme Type

The type of programme offered for the Master of Computer Science by Research is one
hundred percent (100%) research leading to the submission of a dissertation.

2. Admission Requirements

(a) Qualifications for Admission

(i) A Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a comparable degree in Computer
Science or Information Technology or in a related field;
OR

(ii) Other qualifications approved by the University Senate.

(ii) Priority is given to applicants who have a CGPA of 3.0 and above or
equivalent.

(b) English Language Proficiency

International candidates are required to:

At least IELTS Band 6 (Academic) or TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) /
213 (computer based) / 80 (Internet based) /PTE Academic/PTE Online with
minimum score 57 if their first degree is from a university where English is not
the medium of instruction.

3. Duration of Study

The programme of study : two (2) to eight (8) semesters.

4. Programme Structure

(i) This programme shall consist of one hundred percent (100%) research work leading
to the submission of a dissertation which format shall be stipulated as in Part VII,
University of Malaya Regulations (Master’s Degree) 2019.

(ii) Attend and pass a Research Methodology Course – WOX7001 (three (3) credits) not
later than the second semester of candidature.

(iii) Candidates may be imposed to enroll in other courses and obtain satisfactory results
deemed necessary by the Faculty.
5. Determination of Research Area

Determining the research area shall be done upon the candidate’s admission into the
programme.