LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS

The Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), University of Malaya has successfully established itself as one of Southeast Asia’s leading institutions when it comes to postgraduate research and teaching in social science and humanities. Offered through AEI, the International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS) provides an advanced level of understanding on the political-security, economic and socio-cultural forces that shape ASEAN and also the processes of policy formation in specific areas in order to strengthen analytical skills in institutional arrangements, changes in basic agenda and issues of governance of ASEAN. IMAS aims to critically assess the significance of ASEAN as a regional integration in terms of theoretical, conceptual and empirical debates from a range of social science disciplines.

Course : International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS)

University : Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), University of Malaya

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), University of Malaya has successfully established itself as one of Southeast Asia’s leading institutions when it comes to postgraduate research and teaching in social science and humanities. Offered through AEI, the International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS) provides an advanced level of understanding on the political-security, economic and socio-cultural forces that shape ASEAN and also the processes of policy formation in specific areas in order to strengthen analytical skills in institutional arrangements, changes in basic agenda and issues of governance of ASEAN. IMAS aims to critically assess the significance of ASEAN as a regional integration in terms of theoretical, conceptual and empirical debates from a range of social science disciplines.

METHOD OF STUDY/DURATION

Full time modular coursework. Two semesters in one year with one special semester (Internship and Research Project).

Students will develop their expertise and specialisation through the uniqueness of this programme, which will ensure competitive edges and success in a global market.

ADVANTAGES OF PURSUING THIS COURSE

This programme is designed for students for whom an MA will be a prelude to careers in fields related to business, international, regional, government and non-governmental organisations, or any career where an advanced knowledge on ASEAN will be advantage.

Students will develop their expertise and specialisation through the uniqueness of this programme, which will ensure competitive edges and success in a global market. As a fully-fledged institution hosted by the University of Malaya, AEI has created an environment for academics and students alike to embark on and further careers. AEI’s lecture series and events are quite special in that they involve ambassadors and high-level personnel.

QUICK GLANCE

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Malaya is Malaysia’s oldest university and ranked among World’s Top 150 Universities (in 2015 QS Ranking). It is the first choice of top local and international students.

NAME OF COURSE

International Masters in ASEAN Studies (IMAS)

PRE-REQUISITE

Bachelor’s degree in any field with a CGPA 3.00 and above or equivalent. High written and oral English proficiency (a minimium TOEFL score of 550/213/80 or IELTS Band 6 for international candidates). Exemption is given to candidates with degrees from a university where English is the medium of instruction.

CONTACT

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 03 7967 6907/6920/4645

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