The Master of Science in Sustainability, Master of Arts in Sustainability, and Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability are research programmes offered throughout the year. These programmes are offered as full-time and part-time modes to qualified Malaysian and international students to carry out independent research supervised by respective lecturers in various specialisations in the field of Sustainability.
As concerns and interest in sustainability issues increased, potential areas of studies of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & WEHAB+3- Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity + Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management, Production & Consumption, Population & Poverty are explored. Upon graduation, postgraduate students can pursue their careers in academic as well as industry-based research. Research Thrust Areas: 1. Sustainable Development Goals 2. WEHAB+3 (Water, Energy, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management, Production & Consumption, Population & Poverty)
Master
I. Qualification: Bachelor degree
A) CGPA of at least 2.75
B) CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74
C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49
PhD
I. Qualification: Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode)
A) CGPA of at least 3.00; OR,
B) CGPA of 2.75 - 2.99
C) CGPA of 2.5 - 2.74
II. Qualification: Master degree (Research Mode) OR,
III. Qualification: Bachelor degree
Applicable for International Applicants Only
Master
Full Time: Mininum 2 semesters / Maximum 6 semesters
Part Time: Mininum 4 semesters / Maximum 12 semesters
PhD
Full Time: Mininum 4 semesters / Maximum 10 semesters
Part Time: Mininum 6 semesters / Maximum 15 semesters
Local Student
Research Programme | TUITION FEES (RM) / SEM | |
FULL TIME | PART TIME | |
Arts | 3,050 | 2,515 |
Science | 3,550 | 2,975 |
Other Fees:
Type of Fees | Amount (RM) | |
Registration | 340 | |
Convocation | 120 | |
Thesis | Master | 750 |
PhD | 1,000 |
International Student
Research Programme | TUITION FEES (USD) / SEM | |
FULL TIME | PART TIME | |
Arts | 1,150 | 1,025 |
Science | 1,325 | 1,188 |
Other Fees:
Type of Fees | Amount (USD) | |
Registration | 227.50 | |
Convocation | 30 | |
Personal Bond (Refundable upon completion of study) | 475 | |
Thesis | Master | 250 |
PhD | 375 |
CENTRE FOR GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES (CGSS)
PUSAT KAJIAN KELESTARIAN GLOBAL
Level 5, Hamzah Sendut Library,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 USM, Penang
Tel : +604 653 2461 / 5429 / 4165 | Fax: +604 653 5273
Email : dir_cgss@usm.my
Monday - Thursday
08:10 - 17:10
(13:00 - 14:00 closed)
Friday
08:10 - 17:10
(12:15 - 14:45 closed)
Weekend & Public Holidays
Closed