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Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honour (Political Science)

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

The political science programme explores theoretical and practical political issues at national, regional and global levels. This programme aims to produce knowledgeable graduates who specialize in political science, research, and administration for application in the real world.  Being the oldest in Malaysia, the Political Science programme of UKM is prolific in student intake and research reputation.

Programme Requirements

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) APEL.A Certification Level 6 of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF);

and

Obtained at least a Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for exams beginning in session 1 of 2021 OR a Band 2 for exams up to the year of 2020, depending on the validity period at the time of application;

and

Pass the exam or interview that the faculty has set up.

MUET Band 2.0

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I Want to Apply

Applications for full time study programmes (STPM, Matriculation, STAM and Diploma/ Equivalent) must be submitted via Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education Online Application. Applications for studies in all the programmes offered are published in local newspapers between the month of January to April every year.

Application form for Malaysian students: http://upu.mohe.gov.my

Non-citizen and international student candidates who are interested in enrolling for the full time study programmes must submit their applications via UKM online application opened in February to May every year.

Application form for non-citizen and international students: Click here

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Registration
(one time only)

Service & Activity
(per semester)

Accommodation
(per semester)

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1,200

340

subject to room type

550

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center at:

Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMSHAPE)
Level 2, Bangunan Wawasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bangi Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 5331/ 5642/ 5329/ 5898/ 3995/ 4661/ 5642/ 5791
Fax: +603-8925 1391
Email: marketingpkp@ukm.edu.my
Website: www.ukm.my/ukmshape

What You Will Learn
  • Evolution of Malaysian Politics
  • Evolution of Philosophical Thinking
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Introduction to Political Theory
  • Introduction to Political Philosophy 
  • Introduction to Public Administration
  • Research Methodology
  • Introduction to Political Economy
  • Comparative Politics
  • Transformation of World Politics
  • Malaysian Political Theory 
  • Election Analysis
  • Modern Political Philosophy
  • Industrial Training
  • Politics and Society
  • Democracy and Civil Society 
  • Politics of Southeast Asia 
  • American Politics
  • European Politics
  • Economy of International Politics 
  • Politics of Ethnic Relations 
  • Islam and Western Ideology
  • Academic Exercise
Life at Faculty

FSSK is located on the UKM campus in Bangi, Selangor, 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. FSSK is a centre of excellence that fosters the kind of critical thinking and creativity that builds leaders. Learning at FSSK is designed to promote independent thinking and active participation. FSSK has an impressive and proven track record in teaching, research and publication, as well as graduate employability. We offer students an innovative, supportive and intellectually challenging environment that stimulates them to succeed in their chosen field of study

FSSK is home to some of Malaysia’s foremost scholars, many of whom are world experts in their fields, nationally and internationally renowned for their research. It is no wonder that the government of Malaysia has bestowed on UKM research university status. FSSK is committed to equipping students with the most effective ways of learning. We start from the belief that as every student is an individual, learning is a personal journey rather than a standardised, linear progression. We therefore assist student to discover their own learning style, to understand and build their motivation, and to acquire effective study skills that will retain their value throughout their lives.

Faculty Information

Campus: Bangi, Selangor
Faculty: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honour (Political Science)
Length: 3 Years

Contact:
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor 
Malaysia

Tel: +603 89215145/ 5354
Fax: +603 89252836
Email: syafawati@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/fssk

Contact Us

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 89118173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik

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