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US6310001 - BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program is designed to develop students who are well-informed, resilient, empathetic, and capable of understanding and addressing current societal issues.
    This programme comprises of four MAJOR:
    (1) Anthropology and Sociology
    (2) Development Studies
    (3) Economics
    (4) Political Science

    School of Social Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.soc.usm.my

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : Malay Language
    Examination : Bahasa Malaysia
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a B- grade (CGPA 2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Geography
      • History
      • Malay Language
      • Economics
      • Business Studies
      • Accounting
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a B- grade (2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Economics
      • Business Management
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business and Technology
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing

      OR

      ii. Obtained at least a B- grade (2.67) in three (3) subjects at the TESL Foundation level at UiTM.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

      OR

      Passed A-Level with a minimum score of 9 and obtained at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Economics
      • Literature in English
      • Psychology
      • Accounting
      • Computing
      • Further Mathematics
      • Law
      • Business Studies
      • Sociology

      OR

      Passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 26 and obtained at least a score of 6 in any combination of two (2) High Level (HL) subjects and one (1) Standard Level (SL) subject from the following:

      • Business and Management
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • History
      • Information Technology in Global Society
      • Islamic History
      • Philosophy
      • Psychology
      • Social and Cultural Anthropology
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Mathematics
      • Further Mathematics

      OR

      Passed AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Economics
      • English as a Second Language Studies
      • English Studies
      • Accounting / Accounting and Finance
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Information Technology Studies
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Legal Studies
      • Psychology
      • Business Management & Enterprise

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (NGMP 2.67 ) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut :

      • Geografi
      • Sejarah
      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Ekonomi
      • Pengajian Perniagaan
      • Perakaunan
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics M / Mathematics T
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Ekonomi
      • Pengurusan Perniagaan
      • Accounting
      • Financial Accounting
      • Management Accounting
      • Business and Technology
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing


      ATAU


      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran pada peringkat Asasi TESL UiTM.

       
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.67


      ATAU


      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 9 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Economics
      • Literature in English
      • Psychology
      • Accounting
      • Computing
      • Further Mathematics
      • Law
      • Business Studies
      • Sociology

      ATAU

      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 26 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 6 bagi mana-mana kombinasi dua (2) mata pelajaran di peringkat High Level (HL) dan satu (1) mata pelajaran di peringkat Standard Level (SL) seperti berikut:

      • Business and Management
      • Economics
      • Geography
      • History
      • Information Technology in Global Society
      • Islamic History
      • Philosophy
      • Psychology
      • Social and Cultural Anthropology
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Mathematics
      • Further Mathematics


      ATAU


      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Economics
      • English as a Second Language Studies
      • English Studies
      • Accounting / Accounting and Finance
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Information Technologies Studies
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Legal Studies
      • Psychology
      • Business Management & Enterprise


      ATAU


      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.

  • FEES

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

      510.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,060.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      5,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      5,550.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • (1) Major Anthropology and Sociology

      • Introduction to Development Planning and Management
      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Introduction of Economic Issues
      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Statistics for Social Sciences
      • Quantitative Research Methods
      • Theory of Anthropology and Sociology

      (2) Major Development Studies

      • Introduction to Development Planning and Management
      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Introduction of Economic Issues, Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Statistics for Social Sciences
      • Development Theories and Issues

      (3) Major Economics

      • Introduction to Development Planning and Management
      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Introduction of Economic Issues
      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Statistics for Social Sciences
      • Mathematics for Economic Analysis
      • Development Economics
      • Malaysian Economics

      (4) Major Political Science

      • Introduction to Development Planning and Management
      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Introduction of Economic Issues
      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Statistics for Social Sciences
      • Government and Politics in Malaysia
      • Fundamentals of Public Policy
      • Comparative Politics

    • (1) Major Anthropology and Sociology

      • Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Sociology of the Family, Industrial Relations, Qualitative Research Methods, Social Inequality, Gender, Ideology and Power, Economy, Entrepreneurship and Culture.

      (2) Major Development Studies

      • Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Economic for Development, Research Methods for Development, Rural and Regional Development, Urban Development, Issues of Urbanisation, Technology and Society.

      (3) Major Economics

      • Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Applied Statistics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Basic Econometrics.

      (4) Major Political Science

      • Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Pentadbiran Awam, Perhubungan Antarabangsa, Theory and Methodology in Political Science, Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution.

    • (1) Major Anthropology and Sociology

      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • Advanced Sociological and Anthropological Theory
      • Anthropology of Tourism
      • Medical Anthropology
      • Religion and Social Relations
      • Ethnic Relations and Racism
      • Work and Life
      • Anthropology and Sociology Seminar I

      (2) Major Development Studies

      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • Economics and Development Policies of Malaysia
      • Development Management
      • Project Planning and Management
      • Population, Development and Natural Resources
      • Gender and Development
      • Poverty and Development

      (3) Major Economics

      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • Labour Economics
      • Islamic Economics
      • Public Sector Economics I
      • Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
      • Economics of Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives
      • Money, Banking and Financial Markets
      • Economic Planning and Project Analysis
      • Industrial Training

      (4) Major Political Science

      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • Introduction to Political Philosophy
      • Democratic Government
      • Conflict Transformation and Peace Building
      • The Strategies and Skills of Conflict Resolution

    • (1) Major Anthropology and Sociology

      • Anthropology and Sociology Seminar II
      • Information Society
      • Political Sociology
      • Anthropology and the Environment
      • Ethnography
      • Sociology of Everyday Life

      (2) Major Development Studies

      • Demography and Human Resources Planning
      • Education
      • Training and Human Resource
      • Local Government and Municipal Laws
      • Industrialization and International Development
      • Health Management System
      • Land Development and Administration
      • Social and Environmental Impact Assessment
      • Agriculture and Development
      • Development in Islam
      • Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan

      (3) Major Economics

      • Behavioral Economics
      • International Trade
      • Monetary Economics
      • Public Finance II
      • History of Economics
      • Money, Banking and Financial Markets
      • Applied Economics

      (4) Major Political Science

      • Public Sector Management
      • Seminar in Malaysian Politics
      • Southeast Asian Politics
      • International Politics and Regional Cooperation
      • Third World Ideologies
      • Seminar of Public Administration

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Academician
    • Researcher
    • Reporter
    • Writer
    • Teacher
    • Human Resource Executive
    • Marketing Executive
    • NGO’s Advocator
    • Government Officer


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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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