Community Development

Eligibility

A Bachelor's Degree in related field of study with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.75 or its equivalent.

A CGPA of less than 2.75 but not below 2.50 may be admitted subject to rigorous internal evaluation with relevant working experience of not less than five (5) years.

Master Degree Programme is also eligible for:

An applicant with a good scholastic achievement in the Bachelor degree or its equivalent (subject to specific programme requirements).

An applicant without sufficient academic qualification but possessing evidence of adequate related research or work experience.

A student in the final semester of undergraduate study may apply for provisional admission provided his current CGPA meets the programme requirements

b) Credit Requirement:

All postgraduate candidates must take Research Methodology or any Research Method course (in compulsory, elective or audit status), one (1) credit hour Seminar (Research Proposal) (SPS5903) and the Master Research

Thesis:

Master students are required to register for Master Research (SPS5999) as partial fulfillment of the programme. This course is a research project that will be undertaken by the students under the supervision of a supervisory committee that must comprise of at least two (2) academic staffs.

Students are encouraged to present their research proposals before embarking on their research, especially data collection where relevant. This presentation is usually arranged through their respective supervisory committee.

The thesis will be examined and a viva voce will be held to determine students' competence in their chosen field of study