Master In Qira’aat

Vision

Towards educating Shari’ah academicians, preparing the student to embody the morals and manners of the people of the Qur’an, and provide him/her with a complete foundation comprising of the knowledge and sciences of Shari’ah.

Mission

  1. Creating students to teach the Quranic sciences in general, and the science of recitations specifically, to attain the values of the Muslim personality, to elevate a high level of self-awareness, and to remain steadfast in the rulings of pure Shari’ah.
  2. Development of the abilities of the reciters to recite the Quranic text while following the rules of recitation and the regulations of the rules of Tajweed.
  3. Preparing the students with practical and behavioral skills necessary to communicate with society for the purpose of spreading the Qur’an and the Shari’ah rulings.

Objective

  1. Depth knowledge in Science of recitations and its sciences.
  2. Commitment to professional ethics and scientific responsibility that came from the ethics of Qur’an.
  3. Contributions in activities related to Qur’an and its social education locally and globally.
  4. Ability to read Quran in ten frequent recitations with Ifrad and Jam’ as well as teach it to others with the leadership in it.
  5. Ability to Use critical analysis for the collected data to defends suspicions that might be raised against Quran.
  6. Capability to create new ideas for scientific researches in the science of readings’ Quran, and lifelong learning.
  7. Contribute in problem solving of society through Quran’s activities and its tolerant instructions.
  8. Potential for competition in the labour market

Learning Outcomes

  1. Gradually attain the highest level of knowledge seeking skills.
  2. Disseminate knowledge on the sciences of Shari’ah throughout the world.
  3. Strengthen the spirits of brotherhood and compassion among Muslims around the world.
  4. Perform as an ambassador for his/her nation at home and abroad based in the Shari’ah field.
  5. Educate and guide to intensify efforts in training and discharge knowledge on being a role model for others in Islamic Ethics and Akhlaq.

Entry Requirements

  1. A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Honours) with good grades from MEDIU, or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the university OR any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) or other relevant professional qualification and experience that are recognized by the University.
  2. A relevant General Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) with at least one year working experience, and, if deemed necessary, an applicant may be interviewed and/or required to sit for an entrance test in order to determine determine the applicants eligibility for admission to a specific programme.
  3. The department of faculty may, with the approval of the University Academic Council (UAC), require the applicant to satisfy additional conditions for admission to a specific programme.

Language

Applicants interested to enroll in programmes where the medium of instruction is in Arabic must pass the MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT) before being admitted to the program.

ACCREDITATION REF. NO.

This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:

  1. Research

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)

On Campus On Line
N/221/7/0122 R/221/7/0012

Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA)

On Campus On Line
MQA/PA4802 MQA/FA0129

02. Courses and Thesis || Courses and Project Paper

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)

On Campus On Line
N/221/7/0026/B
N/221/7/0026/C
R/221/7/0089/B
R/221/7/0089/C

Malaysian Qualifications Agency(MQA)

On Campus On Line
MQA/PA0780 A9615

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The applicant could enroll for this program under one of the following three structures. Please click below on structure A, B or C for tuition fees and more details:

STRUCTURE A: RESEARCH

The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.

STUDY DURATION

Workload Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
Full Time 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)
Part Time 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) 10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode Workload Local Student Foreign Student
  • For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
  • Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
  • All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE B: COURSES AND THESIS

The applicant studies a total of 8 subjects and prepares a thesis using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:

STUDY DURATION

Workload Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
Full Time 3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years) 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)
Part Time 4 Semesters (2 Academic Years) 10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)

Credit hours required from the applicant is 38 hours – distributed over courses and thesis. Course details are provided as follows:

COURSE DETAILS

No. Year Semester Subject Subject Code Category Credit Hours
1 First First Research Methodology GMET5053 University 3
2 First First Waqaf & Ibtida GUQR5413 Core 3
3 First First The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (1) GUQR5354 Core 4
4 First First The History of the Mushaf GUQR5433 Core 3
5 First Second The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (2) GUQR5364 Core 4
6 First Second The Categories of Reciters GUQR5423 Core 3
7 First Second The Differences in the Recitations and their affect on the Exegesis GUQR5343 Core 3
8 First Second Defending the Qur’an GUQR5323 Core 3
9 Second First Thesis Core 12

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode Workload Local Student Foreign Student
  • For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
  • Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
  • All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.
STRUCTURE C: COURSES AND PROJECT PAPER

The applicant studies a total of 14 subjects and prepares a project paper using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:

STUDY DURATION

Workload Minimum Duration Maximum Duration
Full Time 3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years) 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years)
Part Time 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years) 12 Semesters (6 Academic Years)

Credit hours required from the applicant is 51 hours – distributed over courses and project paper. Course details are provided as follows:

COURSE DETAILS

No. Year Semester Subject Subject Code Category Credit Hours
1 First First Research Methodology GMET5053 University 3
2 First First Waqaf & Ibtida GUQR5413 Core 3
3 First First The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (1) GUQR5354 Core 4
4 First First The History of the Mushaf GUQR5433 Core 3
5 First Second The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (2) GUQR5364 Core 4
6 First Second The Categories of Reciters GUQR5423 Core 3
7 First Second The Differences in the Recitations and their affect on the Exegesis GUQR5343 Core 3
8 First Second Defending the Qur’an GUQR5323 Core 3
9 Second First Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah GUHD5183 Core 3
10 Second First The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (3) GAQD5183 Core 4
11 Second First The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (4) GUSU5103 Core 4
12 Second Second The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (5) GUSU5123 Core 4
13 Second Second The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided (6) GUSU5083 Core 4
14 Second Second The Shaadh Recitations GAQD5193 Core 3
15 Second Second Case Study / Project paper Core 3

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode Workload Local Student Foreign Student
  • For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
  • Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
  • All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.