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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program offers flexible and accessible distance learning experience in the field of history. This program aims to provide a strong foundation in history, covering Malaysian, Asian, and global history.
     
    Students enhance their analytical, research, and critical thinking skills on historical, cultural, and heritage issues, fostering a deeper understanding of the nation's history while promoting stronger social relations among multiracial communities.
     
    Graduates produced who are critical thinkers, well-informed, and capable of analyzing historical issues and prepare graduates with relevant historical knowledge for careers in education, research institutions, archives, museums, and the private sector.

    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

    • 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 an equivalent qualification.

      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 Persekolahan (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/FOUNDATION GRADUATES
      All graduates from KPM Matriculation/Foundation programs 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 History
      • Introduction to Geography
      • Introduction to Literature, Philosophy and Current Issues
      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • Professional Ethics
      • Critical Thinking
      • Bahasa Malaysia IV
      • History of Traditional Malaysian Politics
      • History of Traditional Southeast Asia
      • Modern Malaysia Political History
      • History of Modern Southeast Asia
      • Malaysian Economic History
      • History of Modern Europe
      • English I/ English II
      • Major Elective I
      • Open Elective I
      • History of Islamic Intellectuals
      • Documents in the History of Malaysia
      • History of West Asia
      • Theory, Method and Philosophy of History
      • History of Modern India
      • History of Modern China
      • English Il/ Writing for Professional Purposes
      • Open Elective (I & II)
      • Western and Eastern Historiography
      • History of the United States of America
      • Malaysian Socio-Political History: Protest Movement
      • History: Local Studies
      • Major Elective (II & III)
      • Open Elective (IV & V)

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Historian
    • Educator
    • Administrative Officer
    • Administration and Diplomatic Officer
    • Civil Servant
    • Social Worker
    • Writer/ Author
    • Editor
     
     
    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

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Last Update: Friday 03 April 2026.

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