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Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
About
The Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences program at Monash University Malaysia is a comprehensive and dynamic degree designed to equip students with essential skills in today’s rapidly evolving job market. This BA program offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing you to specialize in diverse fields such as politics, history, psychology, media studies, gender studies, and communication. Whether you’re interested in public policy, media communication, or human behavior, this program provides the foundation to excel in a wide range of careers.
Throughout the course, you will develop critical thinking, advanced communication, and problem-solving skills. Monash’s arts and social sciences degree ensures that graduates are highly adaptable professionals, capable of navigating complex global challenges. You’ll learn to evaluate credible sources, critically assess major issues, and effectively communicate your ideas in both written and verbal forms.
The Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences prepares you for roles in government, media, education, business, research, and non-governmental organizations. Graduates are in high demand for positions that require analytical skills, strong communication, and the ability to think critically. This program also provides opportunities for further studies or professional development, whether in law, social work, or advanced academic research.
With its focus on global perspectives and real-world applications, Monash University Malaysia’s BA in Arts and Social Sciences ensures that you’re not just learning theory but acquiring practical, transferrable skills that will make you stand out in your career. As a graduate, you will be prepared for leadership roles in a variety of fields and will be well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to societal development.
Whether you’re passionate about media and communication, psychology, or sociology, Monash’s Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences program offers a world-class education, preparing you for a successful career in an ever-changing global landscape.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, July, October |
| Total estimated cost (local) | B$ 37,407 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | B$ 43,427 |
Subjects
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Humanities & Social Sciences
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | B$ 37,407 | B$ 43,427 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | B$ 37,407 | B$ 43,427 |
| Estimated cost per year | B$ 12,469 | B$ 14,475 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of these:
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 60%
- GCE A Level**: 7
- ATAR: 70
- Gaokao, China: 60%
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 16
- Indian School Certificate: 60%
- All India Senior School Certificate: 66%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 25
- STPM, Malaysia: 7.3
- UEC, Malaysia: ≤6
- Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia: 2
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 75.4%
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 9
- High School Certificate, Vietnam: 8
- UNSW Foundation Studies: 6.5
- Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 60%
- Foundation in Arts, Sunway College: 60%
- Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES): 50%
- Monash College Diploma Part 2***: 50%
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
- Overall score: 6.5
- Listening score: 6.0
- Reading score: 6.0
- Writing score: 6.0
- Speaking score: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition:
- Total Score: 79
- Listening score: 12
- Reading score: 13
- Writing score: 21
- Speaking score: 18
- PTE Academic:
- Overall score: 58
- Listening score: 50
- Reading score: 50
- Writing score: 50
- Speaking score: 50
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
- Overall score: 176
- Listening score: 169
- Reading score: 169
- Writing score: 169
- Speaking score: 169
Curriculum
YEAR 1
- Semester 1:
- Arts major
- Arts minor
- Arts elective
- Elective
- Semester 2:
- Arts major
- Arts minor
- Arts elective
- Elective
YEAR 2
- Semester 1:
- Arts major
- Arts minor
- Arts elective
- Elective
- Semester 2:
- Arts major
- Arts minor
- Arts elective
- Elective
YEAR 3
- Semester 1:
- Arts major
- Arts major
- Elective
- Elective
- Semester 2:
- Arts major
- Arts major
- Elective
- Elective