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Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Geography)
Program Overview
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Geography)
Programme Summary
The Geography programme offers combined knowledge of social sciences' cores (human geography) and natural sciences (physical geography). Graduates gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in geospatial technology, scientific research, and appreciation of the pure values of the environment and human life. Graduates will be able to synthesize geographical knowledge related to sustainable development and a sustainable environment.
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
| Duration of Study (Semester) | Registration | Service & Activity | Tuition Fees | 1st Semester | Subsequent Semesters | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1,200 | 340 | 550 | 2,090 | 890 | 6,540 |
International Students
Please contact the Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Nature, Human and Culture
- Global Environment Dynamics
- Asia Pacific Region
- Biogeography
- Human and Global Challenges
Year 2
- Research Methodology
- Integrated RS, GIS and GPS
- Population and Human Resource Planning
- Atmospheric Studies
- Introduction to Urban Studies
- Tropical Geomorphology
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Basic Ecology
- Coastline Geomorphology
- Technique in Geography
- Political Geography
Year 3
- Industrial Training
- Basin Hydrology
- Agricultural Development and Agro-based Industry
- Economical Geography and Public Policy
- Environmental Development and Management
- Climate Change
- Tourism Research
- Integrated Waste Management
- Risk Assessment and Natural Disaster Management
- Urban Ecosystems
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Academic Exercise
Faculty Information
- Campus: Bangi, Selangor
- Faculty: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
- Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Geography)
- 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. The faculty is a centre of excellence that fosters critical thinking and creativity, building leaders in their chosen field of study. Learning at the faculty is designed to promote independent thinking and active participation, with an impressive and proven track record in teaching, research, and publication, as well as graduate employability. The faculty offers students an innovative, supportive, and intellectually challenging environment that stimulates them to succeed.
