Study Bachelor's degrees in the Social Sciences
in Malaysia.
Psychology, communication, media, sociology, international relations, public policy and development studies.
27 programmes across 14 partner campuses, with the published tuition where the university has given us one. We are an official partner of each institution listed.
- Programmes
- 27
- Campuses
- 14
- Award level
- Bachelor
- Tuition range
- RM 12,000 – RM 101,750
- Median tuition
- RM 54,900
Published total programme tuition, in ringgit. The median is quoted rather than an average because a handful of listed totals are outliers. 2 of these programmes has no usable published total in our data and shows "on application".
Every partner campus teaching social sciences at bachelor level, with how many programmes each runs and what they charge.
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #282
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor · Public · QS #138
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, Kedah · Public · QS #540
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Kajang, Selangor · Private
Management & Science University
Shah Alam, Selangor · Private · QS #608
Multimedia University
Cyberjaya, Selangor · Private · QS #771–780
Nilai University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan · Private
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur · Public · QS #56
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Tanjong Malim, Perak · Public · QS #851–900
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
Kuala Lumpur · Private
International Islamic University Malaysia
Gombak, Selangor · Public · QS #691
Open University Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Private
Universiti Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur · Private · QS #1401+
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang · Public · QS #128
What you would need.
- Academic
- A foundation year, a relevant diploma, STPM, A-Level, Gaokao, Thanaweya Amma or an equivalent pre-university qualification.
- English
- Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 5.5 to 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4.
Read this first. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
Cheapest first within each level. Each row opens a page with the fee, the typical entry route and the English level you would need.
Bachelor of Communication with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Counselling with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor in Tourism Planning and Development (Honours)
Universiti Kuala Lumpur · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Consumer Studies with Honours
Universiti Putra Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Media Technology with Honours
Universiti Utara Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Counselling with Honours
Universiti Utara Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Governance & Public Policy (Honours) (Conventional)
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Communication with Honours
Universiti Utara Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Communication (Social Communication)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Psychology
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris · Bachelor · Social sciences
BA (Hons) English for Professional Communication
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) in Corporate Communication
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur · Bachelor · Social sciences
BA (Hons) English Language and Communication
UCSI University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) (Hons.)
Multimedia University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Geography / Arts English / Media Studies
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Social sciences
BA (Hons) Mass Communication
UCSI University · Bachelor · Social sciences
BA (Hons) Psychology
UCSI University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Counselling / Early Childhood Education / Muamalat Management
Universiti Malaya · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Nilai University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Immersive Media Design (Hons.)
Multimedia University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Media
Nilai University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor Degree in Communication Technology (KICT)
International Islamic University Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor in Broadcasting (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor in Psychology (Honours)
Management & Science University · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Psychology / Communication / Computer Science (Fee for 9 Credits)
Open University Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Bachelor of Communication with Honours
Universiti Sains Malaysia · Bachelor · Social sciences
Not sure which one fits?
Send a counsellor what you have studied and what you want to do with it. They come back with the programmes on this page you actually qualify for, the English level each needs, and the intakes still open — free.
Or reach us directly — inquiry@premium.edu.my · +603 2740 0711
How much does it cost to study social sciences in Malaysia?
Across the 25 of these 27 programmes with a published fee, total tuition runs from RM 12,000 to RM 101,750, with a median of RM 54,900. Those are the universities' programme fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.
What do I need to get in?
A foundation year, a relevant diploma, STPM, A-Level, Gaokao, Thanaweya Amma or an equivalent pre-university qualification. This is the usual route to a programme at this level in Malaysia, not this university's published rule. The university sets the actual requirement and can vary it by intake — a counsellor confirms yours before you apply, free.
What English level do I need?
Around CEFR B2 — commonly IELTS 5.5 to 6.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 4. Our free placement test establishes your CEFR level, and as an official English provider we can take you to the level the university asks for before you enrol.
Which universities teach social sciences?
14 of our partner institutions do, including UCSI University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur. Each is listed below with what it charges.
Can I apply to more than one?
Yes — and you should. Shortlist the programmes that fit and send the list to a counsellor, who comes back with the ones you actually qualify for and the intakes still open. There is no fee to enquire.