University of Sarawak Sarawak UNIMAS

Overview of Bachelor of Human Sciences in Sociology & Anthropology in University of Sarawak Sarawak UNIMAS Malaysia

Programme Overview

Anthropology and Sociology programme offers a thorough theoretical foundation for enhancing students’ analytical skills when interpreting society and its issues. It provides extensive knowledge on themes like environment, culture, deviance, youth, indigenous communities, and globalisation. The programme is at the forefront in the development of Borneo studies incorporated through teaching and research by examining the contributions of the discipline to our knowledge on Bornean societies and transformation. In this connection, the programme’s pursuit of the scholarly lines of inquiry is to critically reflect on the challenges and contradictions arising from the global forces and the effects of capitalist rationalisation on contemporary societies.

The programme shall produce graduates who can:

• Demonstrate competency in describing and analysing social realities drawing from epistemological and ontological tools in the discipline of sociology and anthropology.
• Apply practical skills and technique in conducting research on contemporary social-cultural issues in Borneo.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect of cultural diversity as the main strength in realising and sustaining a just and inclusive Malaysian society.
• Engage in community development and community works that requires collaboration with clients, partners and stakeholders from various socioeconomic and socio-cultural backgrounds.

Entry Requirements

STPM

• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C (NGMP 2.00) pada peringkat STPM dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran (tidak termasuk Pengajian Am) Dan
• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya lulus Gred E pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Bahasa Inggeris Dan
• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

MATRIKULASI/ ASASI (ALIRAN SAINS/PERAKAUNAN/UNDANG-UNDANG)

• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C (2.00) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran pada peringkat Matrikulasi / Asasi. Dan
• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya lulus Gred E pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut: :
  • Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
  • Bahasa Inggeris Dan
• Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 2 (Band 2) dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET)