BACHELOR OF SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION



Programme Overview

The programme offers a mixture of Social Policy, Social Welfare and Social Work, Social Law and even some Public and Social Management. This particular mix, allied of course to the Malaysian orientation of much of the syllabus, makes the programme unique. 


It accurately reflects the needs of Malaysia at the present stage of its economic and social development.


The inclusion of practical placements or a semi-vocational course in the programme provides opportunity to put into practice lessons learned in the lecture room. Our students value this element, believing it to provide them with an opportunity to test out possible careers.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  2. Malay Language Communication*
  3. Co-Curriculum
  4. Social Dynamics
  5. Welfare System
  6. Basic of Human Behaviour
  7. Introduction to Social Problem
  8. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  9. Philosophy and Current Issues
  10. English Communication Course / Foreign Language
  11. Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  12. Introduction to Management of Human Services
  13. Principle of Social Work
  14. Interpersonal Skill
  15. University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
  1. Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  2. Digital Humanities
  3. Social Policy
  4. Organization Behavior
  5. Social Work with Individuals and Families
  6. Analytical Investigation in Social Administration
  7. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
  8. English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
  9. Criminology
  10. Legislative in Social Work Practices
  11. Social Enquiry
  12. Programe Elective courses: Choose 3 course- Refer to the attached list
  1. Directed Reading
  2. Social Work with Groups
  3. Programe Elective courses: Choose 3 course- Refer to the attached list
  4. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
  5. Industrial Training (P1)
  1. Research Project
  2. The Law of Welfare, Health and Occupational Safety
  3. Programe Elective courses: Choose 3 course- Refer to the attached list

Note:

*Courses for International Students

Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA.


Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer.


CORE COURSE

  1. Social Dynamics
  2. Welfare System
  3. Basics of Human Behaviour
  4. Introduction to Management of Human Services
  5. Introduction to Social Problems
  6. Principles of Social Work
  7. Interpersonal Skills
  8. Social Policy
  9. Organizational Behaviour
  10. Social Work with Individuals and Families
  11. Criminology
  12. Legislation in Social Work Practices
  13. Analytical Investigation in Social Administration
  14. Social Inquiry
  15. Directed Reading
  16. Work with Groups
  17. Industrial Training
  18. Research Project
  19. The Law of Welfare, Health, and Occupational Safety

ELECTIVE COURSE

Choose TEN (10) courses only

  1. Crime and Criminal Justice
  2. Social Organization of Work
  3. Social Planning
  4. Cross-cultural Study of Family in Malaysia
  5. Social Work Gerontology
  6. Social Work and Mental Health
  7. Crime Prevention
  8. Medical Social Work
  9. Social Evaluation and Monitoring
  10. Community Development
  11. Social Work with Marginalised Groups
  12. Social Problem Management
  13. Disability Studies
  14. Social Extension
  15. Rehabilitation and Care
  16. Training and Development
  17. Intervention Strategy
  18. Community Policing
  19. Child Welfare
  20. Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship

Career Prospects

Child Welfare Officer, Community Development Specialist, Community Outreach Coordinator, Crime Prevention Specialist, Criminologist, Disability Advocate, Gerontologist, Medical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Nonprofit Program Manager, Policy Analyst, Rehabilitation Specialist, Social Entrepreneur, Social Planner, Social Policy Advisor, Social Researcher, Social Services Administrator, Social Worker.

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
  • Obtained a minimum 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 a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid 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 a minimum 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 recognize 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 minimumEnglish 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