Admission USM - 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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)	GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION): Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with CREDIT in the subjects of Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Malaysia July and pass in the subject of History. Achieve at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent within one (1) year from the date of registration. Note: Passing the History subject at the SPM level is effective from the year 2013.	GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION): Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Malaysia Julai dan lulus dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2 dalam *Malaysian University English Test* *(MUET)* atau setaraf dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar Nota: Lulus mata pelajaran Sejarah di peringkat SPM berkuatkuasa mulai tahun 2013

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with CREDIT in the subjects of Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Malaysia July and pass in the subject of History.
Achieve at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent within one (1) year from the date of registration.

Note:

Passing the History subject at the SPM level is effective from the year 2013.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):

Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Malaysia Julai dan lulus dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah
Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) atau setaraf dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar

Nota:

Lulus mata pelajaran Sejarah di peringkat SPM berkuatkuasa mulai tahun 2013

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)	SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION): Pass the university qualification examination and excel in the interview assessment. i) STP/HSC Candidates Pass STP/HSC with at least one (1) Principal and two (2) Subsidiaries and pass the General Paper. Have at least three (3) years of work experience in the related field. OR ii) STPM Candidates (2002 or earlier) Pass STPM/equivalent with at least two (2) Grade E and pass the General Paper, or at least one (1) Grade E and two (2) Grade R and pass the General Paper. OR iii) STPM Candidates (from 2003 onwards) Pass STPM/equivalent with at least three (3) Grade C, including General Studies. Have at least three (3) years of work experience in the related field. OR iv) Diploma Candidates Diploma from a public higher education institution or other recognized institutions. OR v) SPM Candidates Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with CREDIT in the subject of Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia. Have at least five (5) years of work experience in the related field.	SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION): Lulus peperiksaan kelayakan Universiti dan cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga i) Calon STP/ HSC Lulus STP/ HSC dengan sekurang-kurangnya mendapat satu (1) Prinsipal dan dua (2) Subsidiari dan Lulus Kertas Am Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan ATAU ii) Calon STPM (2002 atau sebelum) Lulus STPM/ setaraf dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya dua (2) Gred E dan Lulus Kertas Am atau sekurang-kurangnya mendapat satu (1) Gred E dan dua (2) Gred R dan Lulus Kertas Am ATAU iii) Calon STPM (mulai tahun 2003) Lulus STPM/ setaraf dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) Gred C termasuk Pengajian Am Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan ATAU iv) Calon Diploma Diploma dari Institusi pengajian tinggi awam atau Institusi-Institusi lain yang diiktiraf ATAU v) Calon SPM Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

Pass the university qualification examination and excel in the interview assessment.

i) STP/HSC Candidates
Pass STP/HSC with at least one (1) Principal and two (2) Subsidiaries and pass the General Paper.
Have at least three (3) years of work experience in the related field.

OR

ii) STPM Candidates (2002 or earlier)
Pass STPM/equivalent with at least two (2) Grade E and pass the General Paper, or at least one (1) Grade E and two (2) Grade R and pass the General Paper.

OR

iii) STPM Candidates (from 2003 onwards)
Pass STPM/equivalent with at least three (3) Grade C, including General Studies.
Have at least three (3) years of work experience in the related field.

OR

iv) Diploma Candidates
Diploma from a public higher education institution or other recognized institutions.

OR

v) SPM Candidates
Pass SPM/SPMV/equivalent with CREDIT in the subject of Malay Language/Bahasa Malaysia.
Have at least five (5) years of work experience in the related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):

Lulus peperiksaan kelayakan Universiti dan cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga

i) Calon STP/ HSC

Lulus STP/ HSC dengan sekurang-kurangnya mendapat satu (1) Prinsipal dan dua (2) Subsidiari dan Lulus Kertas Am
Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan

ATAU

ii) Calon STPM (2002 atau sebelum)

Lulus STPM/ setaraf dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya dua (2) Gred E dan Lulus Kertas Am atau sekurang-kurangnya mendapat satu (1) Gred E dan dua (2) Gred R dan Lulus Kertas Am

ATAU

iii) Calon STPM (mulai tahun 2003)

Lulus STPM/ setaraf dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) Gred C termasuk Pengajian Am
Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan

ATAU

iv) Calon Diploma

Diploma dari Institusi pengajian tinggi awam atau Institusi-Institusi lain yang diiktiraf

ATAU

v) Calon SPM

Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia
Mempunyai pengalaman kerja sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun dalam bidang berkaitan.

FEES

ALTERNATIVE

TYPE of fees	Amount (RM)
TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees	Amount (RM): 510.00
TYPE of fees: Per semester	Amount (RM): 550.00
TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every 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

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

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US6310001 - BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS

OVERVIEW

REQUIREMENTS

FEES

LIST OF COURSE

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