Programme Description
The Bachelor of Human Sciences in Political Science programme aims at producing graduates who are knowledgeable about Islamic and conventional perspectives on Political Science to enable them to provide leadership in serving the nation and the ummah. Courses in Political Science fall under four areas of specialisation:
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory and Philosophy
- Public Administration.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are according to the following tracks:
TRACK 1
A pass in the Higher School Certificate (STPM) with a CGPA of 3.00 or at least:
- A C Grade with a 2.0 point in the General Paper
- A C Grade with a 2.0 point in any two other subjects
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
- A credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia
- A credit in Pendidikan Islam/Tassawur Islam/Pengajian Qur’an dan Sunnah/Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah
- A B grade in English Language
- A credit in Mathematics
- A credit in any two other subjects
TRACK 2
A Diploma or its equivalent with a CGPA of 3.00, provided that it is approved by the Malaysian Government and endorsed by the University Senate
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
- A credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia
- A credit in Pendidikan Islam/Tassawur Islam/Pengajian Qur’an dan Sunnah/Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah
- A B grade in English Language
- A credit in Mathematics
- A credit in any two other subjects
TRACK 3
A pass in the relevant Centre for Foundation Studies programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.25.
TRACK 4
A pass in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with at least a Jayyid Jiddan grade.
AND
A pass in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) or its equivalent with at least:
- A credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia
- A credit in Pendidikan Islam/Tassawur Islam/Pengajian Qur’an dan Sunnah/Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah
- A B grade in English Language
- A credit in Mathematics
- A credit in any two other subjects
In all the tracks above, a minimum of Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is required.
TRACK 5
A pass in overseas qualifications deemed by the Senate to be equivalent to GCSE A Level with good grades.