Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Social Sciences
- Course Intake:
- February, July, October
Why study a Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)?
The world of work is changing rapidly. Employers seek flexible, well-informed graduates who are sophisticated communicators and analytical thinkers. Our graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) are equipped to apply for positions in a diverse range of fields, from journalism to diplomacy to marketing and public relations.
In Malaysia, your subject options encompass a vast array of disciplines, including the traditional, such as philosophy, literature, gender studies and religion, and the more recent ones, such as cultural studies, communication, media studies and film aesthetics.
Areas of study (majors)
At Sunway, we currently offer the following majors for this course:
- communications
- writing
- international studies
- psychology
- journalism
- gender studies (minor).
Duration
The course takes three years of full-time study to complete.
Course structure
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences).
Career outcomes
Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) work in areas such as:
- journalism, publishing, editing, writing, electronic media, public relations, corporate communications
- marketing, advertising, business research and analysis
- management consulting, international trade, human resources, training and development, management and administration
- diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics
- tourism, hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries
- performing arts (music or drama), production, direction, management and administration, film, television and video.
Entry requirements
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.
Entry scores
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences):
Pre-university qualifications
| Year |
2013 |
2014 |
| A Level GCE |
7 |
7 |
| Australian Year 12 ATAR |
70 |
70 |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education |
18 |
18 |
| Indian School Certificate |
60% |
60% |
| All India Senior School Certificate |
65% |
65% |
| Indonesia SMA3 |
8 |
8 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma |
25 |
25 |
| Kenya Secondary Education |
7 |
7 |
| Malaysia STPM |
8.33 |
8.33 |
| Malaysia UEC |
6 |
6 |
| Ontario Grade 12 |
71% |
71% |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT |
1710 |
1710 |
| South African National Senior Certificate |
32 |
32 |
| Sri Lanka A Level |
9 |
9 |
| Thailand Matayom 6 |
2.33 |
2.3 |
| Vietnam High School Certificate |
8 |
8 |
Foundation Years
| Year |
2013 |
2014 |
| Monash University Foundation Year |
255* |
255* |
| Indonesia UNIPREP/UNSW |
6.5 |
6.5 |
| Trinity Foundation Year |
65% |
67% |
| Sunway Foundation in Arts |
60% |
60% |
*The score is only applicable for students commencing MUFY in 2013.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences).
Fees
Tuition
In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM31,000 for Malaysian students
- RM34,100 for international students.
Once-only fees
- Application – RM100
- Registration – RM200
Per-semester fees
- General amenities – RM100
- New student visa application fee – RM1860
Intake periods
Each year, there are three intake periods for the Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences). This means that you can start in February, July or October.
Source : Monash University
