BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 220 / 6 / 0014 ) 01 / 26 - MQA / SWA0103
Learn to think critically , apply reason and solve complex problems .
This course exposes you to important skills that can be transferred to your future workplace . You ’ ll hone your capabilities to access reliable sources of information and to critically evaluate important facts , opinions and key debates , which you ’ ll then communicate through critical writing .
You ’ ll develop awareness of important issues in areas such as gender and sexuality , politics , contemporary global challenges , new developments in media and communication practices , and more .
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Areas of study
Majors
• Communication – critically analyse media industries and the links between politics , culture and communication .
• Film , television and screen studies – study historical , textual and critical approaches to film and television , and related new screen technologies .
• Gender studies – uncover gender biases and other discriminatory practices in this homegrown major with a dedicated focus on Asia .
• Global studies – explore the global political , economic , social and cultural developments that continue to shape our world .
• Psychology – understand human cognition and behaviour with this broad scientific discipline .
Minors
• Public relations – master tactical communication skills to build strategic relationships and manage the reputation of organisations .
• Writing – discover a range of contemporary writing , techniques and experiments .
DURATION : 3 YEARS INTAKE :
FEES :
FEBRUARY , JULY AND OCTOBER
RM40,800 Malaysian student
RM46,080 International student 2024 fees per year
• WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
CAREER PATHS You can pursue a career in :
• journalism , media , public relations
• marketing , advertising , business research
• consulting , international trade , training and development
• diplomacy , foreign affairs and politics
• production , direction , film , television and video .
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
Develop hands-on experience and industry connections as you earn credit towards your degree with our Work Integrated Learning program .
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to produce policy recommendations addressing contemporary issues .
• Apply your research , negotiation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced international crisis simulation while using your knowledge of global politics and the media .
• Get valuable work experience by doing an internship in Malaysia or abroad .
STUDY TRIPS
Immerse yourself in new cultures , put your academic and interpersonal skills to the test , and engage with locals .
• Journey across Malaysia to explore the history , culture , society and politics of this vibrant , multicultural country .
• Engage with topics such as human development , democracy , and social movements across countries in the Asia-Pacific region . Our students have travelled to China , Indonesia , Sri Lanka , and more .
• Sign up for two weeks of intensive immersive learning through seminars and field trips to learn about conservation , sustainability and heritage .
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2024
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