Master in Arabic Literature and Literary Criticism (Course and Project Paper)

Al-Madinah International University

A postgraduate programme that advances knowledge in literature and literary criticism, equips students for research across diverse fields, and develops strong academic, social, and communication skills.

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Master

Programme level

24 months

Study duration

1,863$

Cost per year

Arabic

Study language

Programme info

Arabic

Full-time: 4 Semester (min) - 6 Semesters (max)

Part-time: 6 Semesters (min) - 8 Semesters (max)

  • To enrich the student’s knowledge of literature and literary criticism sciences.
  • To prepare the student to become as a future researcher in the various branches of literature and criticism.
  • To fulfill the student’s missionary, interactive and social skills.

Graduate from this program have the opportunity in various field. Such as, teaching, journalism, publishing, editing, writing, diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics, translation & interpretation,  corporate communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries, and various possibilities in either the public or private sector.

Online


  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in the relevant fields from any recognized university or other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.


On Campus


  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in the relevant fields which have earned at least the Minimum Standards from any recognized university; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree (without Honors) with at least one (1) year of experience; or
  • Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.


Arabic Language Requirements


Candidates who wish to enter a program which medium of instruction is Arabic Language, must pass MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT).

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:

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education): on campus (R/221/7/0024/B)-(R/221/7/0024/C), online (R/222/7/0008/B)-(R/222/7/0008/C)

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA): on campus (MQA/FA0771), online (A9617)

  1. Year (1), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5433), Name (Studies in the Classical Literature 1), Credit Hours (3).
  2. Year (1), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5453), Name (Studies in Classical Literary Criticism), Credit Hours (3).
  3. Year (1), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5473), Name (Studies In Contemporary Literary Texts), Credit Hours (3).
  4. Year (1), Semester (1), Code Subject (GMET5063), Name (Research Methodology), Credit Hours (3).
  5. Year (1), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5483), Name (Studies in Contemporary Literature 1), Credit Hours (3).
  6. Year (1), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5503), Name (Studies In Contemporary Literary Criticism), Credit Hours (3).
  7. Year (1), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5523), Name (Comparative Literature), Credit Hours (3).
  8. Year (1), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5543), Name (Studies in Rhetoric), Credit Hours (3).
  9. Year (2), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5443), Name (Studies in the Classical Literature 2), Credit Hours (3).
  10. Year (2), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5463), Name (Studies In Classical Literary Texts), Credit Hours (3).
  11. Year (2), Semester (1), Code Subject (GARB5513), Name (Studies in Contemporary Islamic Literary), Credit Hours (3).
  12. Year (2), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5423), Name (Foundations of literary research and its sources), Credit Hours (3).
  13. Year (2), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5493), Name (Studies In Contemporary Literature 2), Credit Hours (3).
  14. Year (2), Semester (2), Code Subject (GARB5533), Name (Studies In Contemporary Literary Trends), Credit Hours (3).
  15. Year (2), Semester (2), Code Subject (GMPP5623), Name (Project Paper/ Case Study), Credit Hours (3).
Programme campus:

Kuala Lumpur

University’s main campus:

Al-Madinah International University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Programme name:

Master in Arabic Literature and Literary Criticism (Course and Project Paper)

Field of study:

Languages, Arabic Language

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 24 months 2,900$ 5,801$
On-campus Part-time 36 months 2,190$ 6,569$
Online Full-time 24 months 2,448$ 4,897$
Online Part-time 36 months 1,863$ 5,589$
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