Bachelor of Social Sciences (Social Services Studies) (Hons)
Offered by: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Exam Body | Internal Degree, Malaysia |
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Course Duration | 6 Sem |
Part Time/Full Time | Full Time |
Fees | 550/Sem |
Fees (International Student) | 1650/Sem |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Conducted entirely in Malaysia | Yes |
Awarding Country | Malaysia |
Level of Study | Bachelor's Degree Level |
Field of Study | Social Sciences |
Stream Requirements | Arts/Science Stream |
Course Description | Professional social work practice in Malaysia is becoming much more relevant in the last few decades because of rapid urbanization, changes in family structures, diminishing traditional support network and the increasing number of social problems. The main purpose of social work is about the enhancement of human well being and the promotion of social justice and social development. The courses offered by this programme are intended to prepare and equip the students with knowledge on the interaction between human and society, Students learn theories and skills in social work to enable them to play their roles effectively in helping or working with individuals, groups and communities as well as formulating social policies. This programme is broad-based, drawing on knowledge from other social science disciplines and behavioural sciences, such as planning, management, and both communication and interpersonal skills. At the end of the study, social work graduates are expected to:
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Entry Requirements | The minimum requirements for entry into most undergraduate programmes are as follows: Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) AND
A good pass in the Sijil Tinggi Peperiksaan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of:
OR A good pass in Sijil Matrikulasi KPM/Asasi Sains UM/ Asasi UiTM with a minimum
OR A recognised Diploma in relevant fields AND
Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Good pass in the Sijil Peperiksaan Malaysia (SPM) with a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject or a credits in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July Paper and a pass in Sejarah subject (for SPM 2013 and above) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Notes:
1. Entry requirements into professional courses such as Medicine and Engineering are generally much higher. In addition there are also specific requirements for entry into certain programmes. Further details can be obtained from the relevant faculties.
2. For foreign students, the general requirement is a good pass in A level, Matriculation, Higher School Certificates or other equivalent pre-university examinations. Malaysian Government Policy states that admission into certain degree programmes are restricted to local students only.
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All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
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