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Pathways  ·  Social sciences

Study Diplomas in the Social Sciences in Malaysia.

Psychology, communication, media, sociology, international relations, public policy and development studies.

Programmes
5
Campuses
3
Median total
RM 31,200
Lowest total
RM 19,500

Tuition the universities list, from the 5 programmes priced as a ringgit total. Fees given per year, per semester or in US dollars are shown on each programme as given, not averaged.

Typical entry

What you would need.

Academic
SPM, O-Level or an equivalent school certificate, typically with three credits including a pass in Mathematics.
English
Around CEFR B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3.

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.

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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.

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?Straight answers

How much does it cost to study social sciences in Malaysia?

Across the 5 of these 5 programmes priced as a ringgit total, tuition runs from RM 19,500 to RM 40,600, with a median of RM 31,200. These are the universities' fees and exclude the student visa, EMGS processing and medical, accommodation and living costs.

What do I need to get in?

SPM, O-Level or an equivalent school certificate, typically with three credits including a pass in Mathematics. 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 B1 — commonly IELTS 5.0, or our placement test at PEP Level 3. 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?

3 of our partner institutions do, including Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Nilai University. Each is listed on this page 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.

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