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US6762001 - BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This program offers a general social work education plan aimed at producing graduates who are well-trained in the field of human services in line with current demands. Additionally, it provides opportunities for officers from government and non-government human service organizations to enhance their knowledge and skills, enabling them to deliver more efficient human services to target groups and the broader community.

    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

      AND

      iii. Excellent in the interview.
      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
      • Marketing Principles
      • Basic Psychology
      • Sociology

      OR

      ii. Obtained at least a B- grade (2.67) in three (3) subjects at the TESL Foundation level at UiTM.

      AND

      iii. Excellent in the interview.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

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

      OR

      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

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 26 and obtained at least a score of 4 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

      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 Technologies Studies
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Specialist Mathematics
      • Legal Studies
      • Psychology
      • Business Management & Enterprise

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      AND

      Excellent in the interview.
    • 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

      DAN

      iii. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      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 / Perakaunan Kewangan
      • Management Accounting / Perakaunan Pengurusan
      • Business and Technology
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics
      • Computer Science / Programming / Computing
      • Prinsip Pemasaran
      • Asas Psikologi
      • Sosiologi


      ATAU


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

      DAN

      iii. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      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 4 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.


      DAN


      Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.

  • 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

      • Introduction to Political Science
      • Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
      • Basic of Psychology
      • Statistics for Social Sciences
      • Introduction to Social Work
      • Social Work Philosophy, Values and Ethics
      • Basic Skills in Social Work (Laboratory)
      • Human Behavior and Social Environment
      • Casework Methods with Individuals and Families
      • Theories in Social Work Practice
      • Methods in Group Work
      • Law for Social Workers
      • Practicum I
      • Social Work with Children
      • Adolescents and Families
      • Philosophy of Social Sciences
      • Social Work Practice in Schools
      • Methods in Community Work
      • Community Development and Organisation
      • Forensic Social Work
      • Social Planning and Policy
      • Social Work Research
      • Spirituality and Social Work
      • International and Cross Culture Social Work
      • Human Service Organisation and Administration
      • Practicum III
      • Medical Social Work
      • Social Work Practice with Elderly People
      • Human Sexuality and Social Work Intervention
      • Social Work Seminar
      • Abnormal Psychology
      • Family Therapy

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Social welfare officer
    • Case worker
    • Medical social worker
    • Policy maker
    • Administrator
    • Researcher
    • Academician


    Related Industries

    • Hospital
    • NGO Agencies
    • Government Agencies
    • Private Companies
    • Research Centres
    • Schools
    • Universities

Undergraduate

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Fax : +604 653 3328

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