Students will learn from highly qualified academicians and industry leaders to become the next generation of industry-ready professionals in the field of social sciences.
This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.
PRIMARY MAJOR
This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.
Common Core
- Writing in Social Science
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Introduction to Social Statistics
- Social Theory
- Social Studies and Transformative Research
- Social Psychology
- Politics and Public Issues in Malaysia
Specialisation Modules:
- Introduction to International Relations
- International Relations Theories
- Foreign policies and Diplomacy in Asia Pacific
- International Conflict Negotiation, Mediation and Resolution
- International Political Economy
- International Law and Organisation
- National and International Security
- Regional Organisation, Cooperation & Integration
UNIVERSITY CORE
This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
- U1 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 *
- U1 Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3 *
- U2 Life Skills for Success & Well-Being Management
- U3 Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics and Relationship Management
- U4 Community Service Initiative / Social innovation Project
* International students are required to take Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 & Pengajian Malaysia.
** Note: Malaysian students who had not obtained a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu or do not possess the SPM qualification MUST take
Bahasa Kebangsaan A as an additional module.
COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES
The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.
Free Elective Module
Choose any ONE (1) Free Elective* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.
**All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
