Bachelor of Political Science with Honours
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Political Sciences
- Course Intake:
- January, May, September
The Bachelor of Political Science (BPS) is designed to fulfill individuals’ need who is interested to pursue careers in politic, public administration or corporate management. Nowadays, many individuals are interested to learn and to be involved in politics – either those service in public and private sectors, politicians, businessmen or others.
The programme aims to develop knowledge and specific skills to students in study local and international politics through various courses which offer wide and complex scope. Students will be exposed to political knowledge related to theories and political philosophies; like political comparison, international relations, politics economy and politics sociology – through the comprehensive teaching and learning method.
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry
- Passed: SPM/SPMV/MCE or equivalent with 2 credits; AND
- Passed: STPM/HSC or equivalent with at least 2 principals (CGPA 2.00); OR
- Passed: a recognized Diploma; OR
- Passed: a recognized Matriculation certficate
Flexible Entry
- Be at least 21 years old on 1st of January(application year); AND
- Passed at least PMR or equivalent; AND
- Passed Flexible Entry Assessment; AND
- Possess prior learning experience OR knowledge relevant to the programme applied.
Programme Structure
MQA Courses
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B*
- Malaysian Studies
- Islamic or Moral Studies
Note: *Module is prepared in Bahasa Malaysia.
University Courses
- Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners
- English for Written Communication
- English for Oral Communication
- English for Workplace Communication
- Professional Ethics
- Entrepreneurship
Basic Compulsory Courses
- Principles of Management
- Thinking Skills &; Problem Solving
- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Introduction to Communication
Core Courses
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Applied History
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Policy Studies
- Colonialism & Nationalism
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Readings in Policy Studies
- Malaysian Politics
- Introduction to Political Economy
- Post-Independence & Nation Building
- International Relations
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Political Process & Behaviour
- Bureaucracy & Policy Implementation
- International History
- Comparative Politics
- Public Policy & Decision Making
- Politics of the Modern World
- Malaysian Defense & Security Policy
- Politics & The Media
- Malaysian Foreign Policy
- Research Methodology
- Political Development & Third World
- Politics Ethnicity, Development & National Integration
- International Politics & The Muslim World
- Project Paper
Source: Open University Malaysia (OUM)
