Study in Social Science Courses in Malaysia

Study in Social Science Courses in Malaysia

Study in Social Science in Malaysia places great significance on the study of social science, providing insight into human society and behavior, as well as the dynamics that drive it. Also, social sciences such as sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, psychology, and history offer various ideas regarding the cultural, economic, and political phenomena of Malaysia and beyond its culture.

Malaysia, as a developing country, is a unique environment for social studies students, providing them with opportunities to explore social issues like ethnic diversity, globalization, social justice, and sustainable development. Students developing these skill sets through the study of social science, distinctive from social studies, matters greatly; it cultivates critical thought, an understanding and appreciation of society, and the tools to help solve acute societal problems, today and tomorrow.

What is Social Science?

The study of interpersonal interactions is known as social science. Anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology are among the social science disciplines.

Social scientists investigate how societies function, looking at anything from what makes people happy to what spurs economic growth and unemployment. Public policies, educational initiatives, urban planning, marketing plans, and numerous other initiatives are influenced by their findings.

Social Science Courses in the University 

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)
Taylor’s University
Xiamen University
Monash University
University of Wollongong (UoW)
Asia Pacific University (APU)
Management and Science University (MSU)
SEGI University
Lincoln University (LU)
Alfa University

Job Opportunities for Social Science, including

Intelligence analyst
Human resources manager
Police officer
Lawyer
Public relations manager
Political consultant
Social worker
Marketing Manager
Urban planner
Financial analyst
Geographer
Economist

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Master’s Program

Cluster Of Fields Of Study	1st Semester (Pay During The Registration)	2nd – 3rd Semesters	4th Semester	5th And Subsequent Semesters	Study Cost For Maximum 2 Years	Study Cost For Maximum 3 Years
Social Science	RM 6,025	RM 4,125	RM 3,625	RM 3,875	RM 17,900	RM 25,650

PhD Program

Cluster Of Fields Of Study	1st Semester (Pay During The Registration)	2nd – 4th Semesters	5th And 6th Semesters	7th And Subsequent Semesters	Study Cost For Maximum 4 Years	Study Cost For Maximum 5 Years
Social Science	RM 6,037.50	RM 4,287.50	RM 3,725	RM 4,075	RM 34,500	RM 42,650

Master’s Program

Cluster Of Fields Of Study	1st Semester (Pay During The Registration)	2nd – 3rd Semesters	4th Semester	5th And Subsequent Semesters	Study Cost For Maximum 2 Years	Study Cost For Maximum 3 Years
Social Science	RM 8,025	RM 6,125	RM 5,625	RM 5,875	RM 25,900	RM 37,650

PhD Program

Cluster Of Fields Of Study	1st Semester (Pay During The Registration)	2nd – 4th Semesters	5th And 6th Semesters	7th And Subsequent Semesters	Study Cost For Maximum 4 Years	Study Cost For Maximum 5 Years
Social Science	RM 8,037.50	RM 6,287.50	RM 5,725	RM 6,075	RM 50,500	RM 62,650

University Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Compulsory Subject Programs

Program	Fees
Research Methods for Social Science	RM 400

Taylor’s University

Bachelor Program

Program Name	Intake	Duration	1st Semester Fee	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
Bachelor Of Social Science (Honours) In International Relations	February April September	3 Years	RM 9,320	RM 1,10,040	RM 129,026

PhD Coursework & Research

Program Name	Intake	Duration	1st Semester Fee	Total Tuition Fee	Total Fee
Doctor Of Philosophy (Research): Social Sciences	February, April, June, September & October	3 Years	RM 4,480	RM 53,760	RM 73,896
Doctor Of Philosophy (Prior Publication): Social Sciences		3 Years	RM 4,605	RM 36,840	RM 53,206

Xiamen University

Program Name	Duration	1st Semester fees	Total Tuition Fees
Arts and Social Science	1 Year	RM 5,333	RM 16,000

Monash University Malaysia

Bachelor Program

Program	Duration	1st Sem Fees	Total Fees
Bachelor of Arts & Social Science	3 Years	RM 22,250	RM 1,33,500

University of Wollongong (UoW)

Master’s Program

Program Name	Duration	Campus	1st Sem	1st Year	Total Tuition Fees
Master of Arts (Social Science)	2-4	Selangor	RM 17,360	RM 28,560	RM 46,360

PhD Program Fees

Program Name	Duration	Campus	1st Sem	1st Year	Total Tuition Fees
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Science)	3-6	Selangor	RM 17,360	RM 28,560	RM 65,160

Asia Pacific University (APU)

Foundation Programs

Program Name	Duration	1st Semester	Total Tuition Fees
Foundation in Business, Finance & Social Sciences Pathway	1 Year	RM 15,500	RM 28,400

Management and Science University (MSU)

Post Graduate Studies Program

Program Name	Duration	1st Payable Fee	1st Semester	Tuition Fee	Total Fee
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science (Research)	3 Years	RM 2,353	RM 1,240	RM 11,160	RM 16,148

SEGI University

Master’s Program

Program Name	Duration	EMGS Fee	1st Year Fee	Total Tuition Fee
Master of Social Science in Psychology- by Research	1-2 years	RM 3860	RM 55,411	RM 51,551

Lincoln University (LU) Malaysia

For Bangladeshi Students

Program Name	Duration	1st Year	Total Tuition Fees	Total Fees
Master of Social Work	1.5 Years	RM 16,000	RM 24,000	RM 36,600
Master of Social Work- ODL	1.5 Years	RM 16,000	RM 24,000	RM 31,000
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences (By Research)	3 Years	RM 13,667	RM 41,000	RM 55,200
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences	3 Years	RM 13,667	RM 41,000	RM 55,200

PhD Program (Promo Fees)

Program Name	Duration	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Total Fees USD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences	3	RM 10,500	RM 31,500	$7000
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences (ODL)	3	RM 10,500	RM 31,500	$7000

PhD Program (LUC Fees)

Program	Duration	1st Year Fees	Total Fees	Total Fees USD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences	3 Years	RM 16,500	RM 49,500	$11000
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences (ODL)	3 Years	RM 16,500	RM 49,500	$11000

Alfa University

Doctorate Program

Programmes	Duration	Resource Fee	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total Fees
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences- By Research	3 Years	RM 1,500	RM 13,500	RM 12,500	RM 12,000	RM 39,500