Bachelor of Applied Social Science with Honours
- Field Of Study:
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Applied Sciences, Social Sciences
- Course Intake:
- January, May, September
The Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (BASS) is designed to produce graduates who are skilful and capable in understanding various fields in Social Science. The students will be exposed to the multi-disciplinary approach with the combination of three major areas of social sciences: political science, communication and psychology.
The programme could also develop student’s maturity in critically identifying social issues and recommend practical decisions on a nation’s context. This will prepare individuals to be competent and skilful with the knowledge and eventually involved in the society through effective and innovative learning styles in OUM.
Entry Requirements
- 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 MQA Diploma; OR
- Passed: a recognized Matriculation certficate; OR
- Passed: a Polytechnic certificate; OR
- Minimum qualification which approved by OUM Senate and possess at least 5 years of related work experience
OR
For those who DO NOT meet the minimum entry requirements, they can apply through Open Entry by fulfilling the following requirements;
- Be at least 21 years old on 1st of January(application year); AND
- Passed at least PMR/SRP/LCE or equivalent; AND
- Possess prior learning experience OR knowledge relevant to the programme applied.
Programme Structure
Learners are required to complete 120 credit hours to graduate.
MQA Courses
- Hubungan Ethnik
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia Tenggara (TITAS)
- Health & Wellness
- Entrepreneurship
University Courses
- Learning Skills for Open Distance Learners
- English for Written Communication
- English for Oral Communication
- English for Workplace Communication
- Professional Ethics
Basic Compulsory Courses
- Principles of Management
- Thinking Skills &; Problem Solving
- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Introduction to Communication
Core Courses
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Man, Society and Culture
- Applied History
- Research Methodology
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Readings in Policy Studies
- International politics and The Muslim World
- Malaysia Politics/li>
- Political Process and Behavior
- Public Speaking
- Communication Campaign/li>
- Principle of Corporate Communication
- IT, Media and Society
- Communication Theory
- Communication Law
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Adolescent Psychology
- Personality
- Industrial and Organisational Psychology
Elective Courses
Any 5 of the courses can be chosen from the following:
FASS
- Global Communication
- Pengenalan kepada Syariah
- Politics of The Modern World
- Substance Abuse and Social Deviance
FST
- Occupational Safety and Health Management
- Environmental Health Practices
FEL
- Sociology and Philosophy of Education in Malaysia
- Management of Community Relations
FBM
- Cross Cultural Management
- Malaysian Economy
FITMC
- Introduction to Multimedia Technology
- Human Computer Interaction
Source: Open University Malaysia (OUM)
