Program Overview

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

• General Requirements
• Programme Requirements
  • STPM, Matriculation, Asasi, STAM, Diploma
  • APEL (A) Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) APEL.A Certification Level 6 of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)
  • 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
  • Pass the exam or interview that the faculty has set up

Tuition Fees

Local Students

• Registration (one time only): 1,200
• Service & Activity (per semester): 340
• Accommodation (per semester): subject to room type
• Tuition Fees (per semester): 550

International Students

Please contact the relevant department for more information.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Evolution of Malaysian Politics
• Evolution of Philosophical Thinking
• Introduction to Political Science
• Introduction to Political Theory
• Introduction to Political Philosophy
• Introduction to Public Administration

Year 2

• Research Methodology
• Introduction to Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Transformation of World Politics
• Malaysian Political Theory
• Election Analysis
• Modern Political Philosophy

Year 3

• 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

Faculty Information

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

Life at Faculty

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is located on the UKM campus in Bangi, Selangor, 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. It is a centre of excellence that fosters critical thinking and creativity, building leaders. Learning at the faculty is designed to promote independent thinking and active participation, offering students an innovative, supportive, and intellectually challenging environment that stimulates them to succeed in their chosen field of study. The faculty 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.