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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

  • FEES

  • 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

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