BACHELOR OF ARTS OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY



Programme Overview

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

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues
  2. Co-Curriculum
  3. Introduction to Ethnography
  4. Introduction to Anthropology and Sociology
  5. Development and Marginalised Communities
  6. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  7. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  8. Malay Language Communication*
  9. English Communication Course / Foreign Language 1
  10. Community Building, Social Action and Courses Innovation
  11. Introduction to Psychology
  12. Community and Environment
  13. University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
  1. Digital Humanities
  2. Research Methods in Anthropology and Sociology
  3. Social Inequality
  4. Work Psychology
  5. Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  6. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  7. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
  8. English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
  9. Field Exploration Science
  10. Arts, Religion and Ritual
  11. Organizational Development
  12. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  13. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
  1. Sociology of Migration
  2. Visual Anthropology
  3. Research Project (P1)
  4. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  5. Community and Commerce
  6. Social Psychology
  7. Research Project (P2)
  8. Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  9. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  1. 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

  1. Contemporary Social Thought
  2. Sustainable Development
  3. Cross Cultural Ethnography
  4. Religion and Society
  5. Identity, Diversity and Community
  6. Adolescent and Psychosocial Problem
  7. Gerontology
  8. Sociology of Population
  9. Demographic and Development
  10. Personality Psychology
  11. Food and Culture
  12. Family Psychology
  13. Consumption Behavior
  14. Indigenous Knowledge and Scholarship
  15. Migration in Global Perspective
  16. Organizational Motivation and Leadership
  17. Psychology of Human Behavior and Work
  18. People and Culture of Borneo
  19. Abnormal Psychology
  20. Sociology of Deviance
  21. Applied Anthropology
  22. Urban Ethnography
  23. Sociology of Manners
  24. 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)

International

RM60,900

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • 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:
    • MUET 4.0
    • IELTS (Academic) 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 60
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 59
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 169