Bachelor of Social Sciences (Anthropology and Sociology) (Hons)
Offered by: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Exam Body | Internal Degree, Malaysia |
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Course Duration | 6 Sem |
Part Time/Full Time | Full Time |
Fees | 550/Sem |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes |
Awarding Country | Malaysia |
Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level |
Field of Study | Social Sciences |
Stream Requirements | Arts/Science Stream |
Course Description | The Anthropology and Sociology program offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, UNIMAS is designed to introduce students to a variety of theories, concepts and perspectives that inform the studies of anthropology and sociology. Its teaching and learning strategies are directed and relevant to the communities in Sarawak particularly, and Borneo as a whole. This approach helps to explore the themes of cultural diversity and social aspects that are unique to the societies in Borneo. Furthermore, students will be challenged to deploy critical reasoning and methodology when examining and debating contemporary issues such as globalisation, inequality, marginalisation, social transformation, sustainable development and environment. Through engagement with these approaches, the program aims to produce graduates who are analytically competent and sensitive to current problems. Graduates in the discipline will have a firm grounding in the research specialization namely of Gender, Ethnicity and Belief System and Indigenous Knowledge. Overall, the program is set to become a forefront of anthropological and sociological studies and research on Borneo. After graduating from this program, the students are able to:
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Entry Requirements | The minimum requirements for entry into most undergraduate programmes are as follows: Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) AND
A good pass in the Sijil Tinggi Peperiksaan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:
OR A good pass in Sijil Matrikulasi KPM/Asasi Sains UM/ Asasi UiTM with a minimum
OR A recognised Diploma in relevant fields AND
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Notes:
1. Entry requirements into professional courses such as Medicine and Engineering are generally much higher. In addition there are also specific requirements for entry into certain programmes. Further details can be obtained from the relevant faculties. 2. For foreign students, the general requirement is a good pass in A level, Matriculation, Higher School Certificates or other equivalent pre-university examinations. Malaysian Government Policy states that admission into certain degree programmes are restricted to local students only.
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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