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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program offers comprehensive education in the field of Political Science, enabling students to understand and analyze political systems, political behavior, and public policies at both national and international levels. Through a combination of theory and practical application, students will study political issues, public administration, international relations, and political philosophy. The program also provides skills in political research, equipping graduates to effectively analyze and address political issues. This program is recognized for producing graduates who are well-informed, critical, and capable of making meaningful contributions to the political and social development of the country.

    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 Language
    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 Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (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
      • Political Science Research Methods
      • Public Administration
      • International Relations
      • Political Philosophy
      • Comparative Politics
      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • English I
      • Major Elective I
      • Open Elective I
      • Third World Ideologies
      • Conflict in Plural Societies
      • Political Development of Malaysian 
      • Democratic Institutions
      • Selected Issues in Public Administration
      • Proposal for Political Science Research
      • English II
      • Major Elective II
      • Open Elective II & III
      • International Organizations
      • Public Policy
      • Southeast Asian Politics
      • Political Science Dissertation
      • Political Economy of Malaysian
      • Major Elective III
      • Open Elective IV & V

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

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

    Related Industries

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

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

Disclaimer

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Last Update: Tuesday 26 May 2026.

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