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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY 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

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

    i. DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
    Diploma from Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) or equivalent.
    ii. MALAYSIAN VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA (DVM) CANDIDATES
    DVM students whose SVM qualifications meet the equivalence of three (3) SPM credits
    And

    Must be 21 years old or above as of the application closing date.

    • STPM / EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

    i. STP/HSC/STPM CANDIDATES (Year 2002 and Earlier)
    Passed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran (STP/HSC), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade E in General Studies/General Paper and Grade E in any two (2) other subjects.
    ii. STPM CANDIDATES (From 2003 Onwards)
    Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or an equivalent qualification with at least Grade C in General Studies/General Paper and Grade C in any two (2) other subjects.
    iii. MALAYSIAN HIGHER RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATE (STAM) CANDIDATES
    Passed STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid (Good).
    iv. MATRICULATION GRADUATES
    All KPM Matriculation/Foundation graduates or equivalent qualifications recognized by MQA
    And

    Achieve at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) other subjects.

    • APEL CATEGORY

    Passed MQA APEL T-6 (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment by certified assessors).

    • EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA CATEGORY

    Executive Diploma from Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) or Institut Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

    And

    Meet the total accumulated credit requirement of 90 units.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of fees                                                                                                                             Amount (RM)

      • Tuition Fees                                                                                                                      1,000.00
      • Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)                                                                            880.00
      • Per year                                                                                                                             1,880.00
      • Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)                                                                  390.00

      ** Fees are subject to change

       

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Introduction to History

      • Introduction to Geography

      • Introduction to Literature, Philosophy and Current Issues

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

      • Core Entrepreneurship

      • Professional Ethics

      • Critical Thinking

      • Bahasa Malaysia IV

      • History of Traditional Malaysian Politics

      • History of Traditional Southeast Asia

      • Modern Malaysia Political History

      • History of Modern Southeast Asia

      • Malaysian Economic History

      • History of Modern Europe

      • English I/ English II

      • Major Elective I

      • Open Elective I

      • History of Islamic Intellectuals

      • Documents in the History of Malaysia

      • History of West Asia

      • Theory, Method and Philosophy of History

      • History of Modern India

      • History of Modern China

      • English Il/ Writing for Professional Purposes

      • Open Elective (I & II)

      • Western and Eastern Historiography

      • History of the United States of America

      • Malaysian Socio-Political History: Protest Movement

      • History: Local Studies

      • Major Elective (II & III)

      • Open Elective (IV & V)

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Historian

    • Educator

    • Administrative Officer

    • Administration and Diplomatic Officer

    • Civil Servant

    • Social Worker

    • Writer/ Author

    • Editor

    Related Industries

    • Government Sector

    • Private Agencies

    • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

    • Education