Master In Aqidah (Courses and Thesis)

Al-Madinah International University

A postgraduate programme that provides in-depth mastery of Aqidah, develops the ability to analyze classical and contemporary thought, synthesizes diverse scholarly opinions, and applies principles of Aqidah in comparative and modern contexts.

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Master

Programme level

18 months

Study duration

1,915$

Cost per year

Arabic

Study language

Programme info

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education): on campus (R/221/7/0027/B)-(R/221/7/0027/C), online (R/221/7/0091/B)-(R/221/7/0091/C)

Malaysian Quality Assurance (MQA): on campus (MQA/FA0770), online (A9616)

Arabic

Full-time: minimum 3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years), maximum 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)

Part-time: minimum 6 Semesters (3 Academic Years), maximum 8 Semesters (4 Academic Years)

The objective of this program is to equip graduates with:

  • Mastery of in-depth knowledge in the field of Aqidah, including the ability to analyze classical (turath) thoughts and ideas.
  • Profound understanding in the subfields of Aqidah, with the ability to analyze and synthesize differing opinions among scholars.
  • The capability to apply principles, theories, and methodologies of Aqidah subfields in relevant contemporary contexts.
  • The ability to conduct comparative studies involving Islamic thought, religion, and humanity.

Student can be religious teacher, Sariah consultant, Sariah staff, Islamic banker, Sariah law, adviser Sariah banker, Islamic scholar, Islamic Financial consultant, Islamic Finance Sales, Islamic Teacher, Islamic Educator, Auditor Islamic Banking, Islamic Financial Planner, Medical Islamic Officer, Admin Islamic Officer.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  1. Year (1), Semester (1), Subject code (GMET5053), Subject (Research Methodology), Course Classification (University), Credit Hours (3)
  2. Year (1), Semester (1), Subject code (GUQR5243), Subject (Science of Qur’an [Ulum Quran]), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  3. Year (1), Semester (1), Subject code (GUQR5253), Subject (Analytic Interpretation 1), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  4. Year (1), Semester (1), Subject code (GUQR5274), Subject (Ranks of Tafsir Scholars and Their Methodologies), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (4)
  5. Year (1), Semester (1), Subject code (GUHD5183), Subject (Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah), Course Classification (Faculty), Credit Hours (3)
  6. Year (1), Semester (2), Subject code (GUQR5343), Subject (Different Readings and Their Effect on Quran Interpretation), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  7. Year (1), Semester (2), Subject code (GUQR5283), Subject (Topical Interpretation), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  8. Year (1), Semester (2), Subject code (GUQR5293), Subject (Sources of the Quran Interpretation), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  9. Year (1), Semester (2), Subject code (GUQR5304), Subject (Fundamentals of Quran Interpretation), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (4)
  10. Year (1), Semester (2), Subject code (GUQR5263), Subject (Analytic Interpretation 2), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  11. Year (2), Semester (3), Subject code (GUQR5313), Subject (Scientific Miracle of Quran), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  12. Year (2), Semester (3), Subject code (GUQR5373), Subject (The Ten Great Recitations, Presented and Guided 3), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  13. Year (2), Semester (3), Subject code (GUQR5323), Subject (Defending Quran), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  14. Year (2), Semester (3), Subject code (GUQR5333), Subject (Intrusion in the Interpretation of Quran), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)
  15. Year (2), Semester (3), Subject code (GMPP5513), Subject (Project Paper / Case Study), Course Classification (Major), Credit Hours (3)

For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded.

Programme campus:

Kuala Lumpur

University’s main campus:

Al-Madinah International University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Programme name:

Master In Aqidah (Courses and Thesis)

Field of study:

Islamic Studies, Aqidah & Theology

Programme level:

Master

Programme language:

Arabic

Duration & semesters:

36 months / 6 semesters

Next admission date:

01 Apr 2026

Programme pricing

Study mode Workload Duration Cost per year Total cost
On-campus Full-time 18 months 3,657$ 5,486$
On-campus Part-time 36 months 2,021$ 6,062$
Online Full-time 18 months 3,485$ 5,227$
Online Part-time 36 months 1,915$ 5,746$
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