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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program offers a comprehensive education in the fields of Anthropology and Sociology, enabling students to understand human behavior, culture, and social structures. Through a blend of theory and practical application, students will examine social issues, inequality, ethnic relations, and social change. The program also provides knowledge and skills in qualitative and quantitative research, equipping graduates to effectively analyze and address social problems. This program is recognized for producing graduates who are well-informed, critical, and capable of making meaningful contributions to society.

    School Of Distance Education,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    https://pppjj.usm.my/index.php/ms/

    Duration : Minimum 4 Years
                   Maximum 12 Years
    Medium Instruction : Malay & English Langguage
    Semester Offered : August & November

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

      Candidates must passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia/Sijil Persekolahan Vokasional Malaysia (SPM/MCE/SPVM) or an equivalent qualification with a Credit in Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia.

      They must also achieve at least Level 2 (Band 2) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) within one (1) year from the date of registration.
    • DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT CATEGORYSTPM / EQUIVALENT CATEGORYAPEL CATEGORYEXECUTIVE DIPLOMA CATEGORY
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY:

      i. DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
      Diploma from Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) or equivalent.

      ii. MALAYSIAN VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA (DVM) CANDIDATES
      DVM students whose SVM qualifications meet the equivalence of three (3) SPM credits

      And

      Must be 21 years old or above as of the application closing date.
      STPM / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY:

      i. STP/HSC/STPM CANDIDATES (Year 2002 and Earlier)
      Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran (STP/HSC), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade E in General Studies/General Paper and Grade E in any two (2) other subjects.

      ii. STPM CANDIDATES (From 2003 Onwards)
      Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade C in General Studies/General Paper and Grade C in any two (2) other subjects.

      iii. MALAYSIAN HIGHER RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATE (STAM) CANDIDATES
      Passed STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid (Good).

      iv. MATRICULATION GRADUATES
      All KPM Matriculation/Foundation graduates or equivalent qualifications recognized by MQA

      And

      Achieve at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) other subjects.
      APEL CATEGORY:

      Passed MQA APEL T-6 (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment by certified assessors).
      EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA CATEGORY:

      Executive Diploma from Public Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTA) or Private Institutions of Higher Learning (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

      And

      Meet the total accumulated credit requirement of 90 units.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      1,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      880.00
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (RM):

      1,880.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      390.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Introduction to Economics
      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
      • Professional Ethics
      • Malay Language IV
      • Critical Thinking
      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • Preparatory English
      • Human and Environment
      • Basic of Qualitative and Quantitative Research
      • Anthropology and Sociology Issues
      • Social Inequality
      • Theory of Anthropology and Sociology
      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • English I
      • Major Elective I
      • Open Elective I
      • Religion and Social Relations
      • Indigenous Ethnography of Malaysia
      • Family and Kinship
      • Culture and Epidemiology of Disease
      • Advanced Anthropological and Sociological Theory
      • Research Proposal and Report Planning Methods
      • English II
      • Major Elective II
      • Open Elective II & III
      • Ethnic Relations and Racism
      • Industrialization and Social Change
      • Deviance, Conflict, and Social Control
      • Culture and Cyberspace Community
      • Project: Selected Social Issues
      • Major Elective III
      • Open Elective IV & V

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Administrative Officer
    • Administration and Diplomatic Officer
    • Human Resources
    • Civil Servant
    • Entrepreneur
    • Research Officer

    Related Industries

    • Government Sector
    • Private Agencies
    • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
    • Education
    • Lecturer
    • Consultant
    • Curator

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Friday 03 April 2026.

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