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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in International Relations
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | S$ 29,837 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 35,907 |
About
This programme is Southeast Asia’s first International Relations degree which combines the finest university learning with a stamp of industrial experience. The 3-year programme merges two years on-campus learning and one final year on-site work-based learning.
The first two years on-campus setting will be taught by top International Relations scholars and national leaders and aimed to instill leadership skills, prepare the students to understand the issues, learn the theories and practices of international relations in order to provide solutions to current world affairs problem.
In the final year of study, students will be introduced to International Relations related industry practices, exposed to contemporary issues in their area of specialization, and will manage & lead real-life projects under guidance & supervision of industry coaches and university lecturers.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- S$ 29,837
- Local students
- S$ 35,907
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
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Student Visa
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Entry Requirements
PREREQUISITES
SPM / O-Level or equivalent
Pass with 5 credits (Except fot UEC)
SPM / O-Level or equivalent with Diploma
Pass with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
CGPA 2.00 for 3 subjects with min. Grade C for each subject
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Pass with min. 5Bs including English
A Levels
Min. EEE
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International
Min. ATAR 55
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
50%
Taylor’s Foundation and Diploma programmes
CGPA 2.00
Other Equivalent Qualification
Pass Foundation / Matriculation with min. CGPA 2.00 from any other institution recognised by MOHE
Pass Diploma in related field with min. CGPA 2.00
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
IELTS
Band 5.0
TOEFL
34 (Internet Based Test)
MUET
Band 3
UEC English
B6
O-Level
Grade C
1119 (GCE-O)
Grade C
Taylor's EET
Overall Score 5.0
Taylor's IEN
Level 2 - Grade C
Pre-University / Diploma
Completed Pre-U / Diploma that was conducted in English
Curriculum
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.
Click here to see a full list of all available Complementary Studies Components.
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.