Master of Food Studies (Research) (Part-time)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Part-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM34,100

Course Structure

Research Methodology

  • Students are required to pass the following modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature:

Year 1

  • Research Method for Social Science (Core Module)
  • Qualitative Research Methods / Quantitative Research Methods

Key Research Areas

  • Food Cultures & Health
  • Gastronomy, Heritage & Tourism
  • Food Security & Sustainability
  • Food Safety, Fraud & Risk

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Tier 1 :
    • A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
  • Bachelor's Degree Tier 2 :
    • A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
  • Bachelor's Degree (Tier 3):
    • A Bachelor Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields or its equivalent but not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in related field.

Notes:

  • Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
  • Students without a related degree but with relevant working experience requires to fulfil the following conditions: 
    • a) CGPA above 2.50 must have at least one (1) year of relevant working experience; OR 
    • b) CGPA 2.00 to 2.50 must have at least five (5) years of relevant working experience; 
    • In addition, students will need to undergo a rigorous internal assessment 
  • Any of the above conditions would require student's research proposal to be approved.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM800

Tuition fees

RM34,100

Total payable amount

RM34,900

Scholarships

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's Research Excellence Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 36 months with monthly stipend and conference allowance

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

ASEAN Tourism Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver with monthly stipend and conference allowance

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's Industry Partner Scholarship (TIPS)

Amount

50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's Academic Partner Scholarship (TAPS)

Amount

50% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's Postgraduate Special Bursary

Amount

Up to RM13,000 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research

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