The study of anthropology and sociology basically entails an in-depth study of human cultures and societies, their history and what’s currently going on, by comparing cultures and society to one another. Students of this programme will delve further into the depth and width of cultures and societies of the world by analyzing and understanding the social structures, institutions and values that make us who we are.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues
Co-Curriculum
Introduction to Ethnography
Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
Development and Marginalised Communities
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
English Communication Course / Foreign Language 1
Community Building, Social Action and Courses Innovation
Introduction to Psychology
Community and Environment
University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Digital Humanities
Research Methods in Anthropology and Sociology
Social Inequality
Work Psychology
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
Field Exploration Science
Arts, Religion and Ritual
Organizational Development
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
Sociology of Migration
Visual Anthropology
Research Project (P1)
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
Community and Commerce
Social Psychology
Research Project (P2)
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
Industrial Training
Note:
* Courses for International Students
Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered
Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA
ELECTIVE COURSE
Contemporary Social Thought
Sustainable Development
Cross Cultural Ethnography
Religion and Society
Identity, Diversity and Community
Adolescent and Psychosocial Problem
Gerontology
Sociology of Population
Demographic and Development
Personality Psychology
Food and Culture
Family Psychology
Consumption Behavior
Indigenous Knowledge and Scholarship
Migration in Global Perspective
Organizational Motivation and Leadership
Psychology of Human Behavior and Work
People and Culture of Borneo
Abnormal Psychology
Sociology of Deviance
Applied Anthropology
Urban Ethnography
Sociology of Manners
Health Psychology
Career Prospects
Academic Researcher/Professor, Arts and Cultural Administrator, Community Development Specialist, Content Creator/Writer, Cultural Arts Manager, Educational Consultant, Entrepreneur in Creative Industries, Language Specialist/Translator, Organizational Consultant, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Social Researcher, Sociologist/Anthropologist, Tourism Consultant.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM52,800
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained at least Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM
Malaysian Citizen
Obtained at least the grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Obtain a GCE A-Level Qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements: