Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM117,336

Course Highlights

  • Malaysia's 1st PPE programme, enabling you to stand out as a pioneer in this field with highly sought-after critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Play a pivotal role in influencing positive changes in your country through informed and strategic policymaking
  • Secure internships, research projects and engagements with government ministries and agencies, think tanks and selected top organisations
  • Gain exclusive access to an illustrious Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) comprising of prominent Malaysians with distinguished experiences in government, business, think tanks and academia who give guest lectures and will provide high-value engagements with you

Course Structure

Philosophy

  • Introduction to Philosophy 
  • Introduction to Ethics & Moral Philosophy 
  • Logic, Reason & Argument

Politics

  • Introduction to Comparative Politics 
  • Introduction to International Relations 
  • Introduction to Political Philosophy 

Economics

  • Microeconomics 
  • Macroeconomics

Philosophy

  • Jurisprudence 
  • Business Ethics and Values   
  • Modern Philosophy

Politics

  • Foreign Policies and Diplomacy in Asia Pacific 
  • International Political Economy 
  • Race, Voting and Politics of Polarization

Economics

  • Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Applied Econometrics 
  • Introduction to Social Statistics
  • Intermediate Macroeconomics

Philosophy

  • Philosophy Workshop 
  • Public Policy Analysis 
  • Labour Economics

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Interdisciplinary)

  • Problem Solving and Strategic Analysis (Project) 
  • Applied Social Analysis and Industry Integration (Internship)

MPU

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Emotional Intelligence in Action
  • Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah
  • Social Innovation Project

Notes

  • Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

You will need to choose one of the package below

1. Minor: You will need to select any Minor packages offered by Taylor's University. We have provided some suggested Minors below

  • Accounting 
  • Business Analytics
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • International Business
  • Journalism And Media Practice
  • Management
  • Mass Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media Management
  • Psychology

2. Free Electives: You will need to select any five (5) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University

Notes

  • The minors and free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite
  • Students may consider taking up to 12 credits (3 modules) for credit transfer towards the Integrated Bachelor-Master Programme (IBMP) 
  • Some master's programmes may require bridging modules for applicants without degrees in related fields. 

Entry Requirements

  • Taylor’s Foundation: Pass with min. CGPA 3.33 (out of 4.00) in 3 subjects
  • Taylor’s Diploma: Pass with min. CGPA 3.33
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): ABB
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. A2 in 4 subjects and B3 in 1 subject
  • A Level: ABB
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 85 
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects and requires min. average of 80% in 3 subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 36 points in 6 subjects
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Overall 80%

Other Qualifications

  • Pass Foundation from any other institution recognised by the Malaysian Government with min.CGPA 3.33 (out of 4.00) in 3 subjects
  • Pass Diploma from any other institution recognised by the Malaysian Government with min.CGPA 3.33
  • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Application via APEL A in relevant field (SocialScience / Arts & Humanities) is allowed

Prerequisites

  • SPM / O-Level with Pre-U or Foundation Qualification: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with pre-university / foundation qualification (Except for UEC)
  • SPM / O-Level with Diploma Qualification: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

Interview

  • Students need to pass an interview.

Local Students

  • IELTS: Band 6.0
  • MUET: Band 4
  • Pre-U / Diploma: Completed Pre-U/Diploma that was conducted in English
  • Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme
  • Other Equivalent English Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

International Students

  • IELTS: Band 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 60
  • PTE: 59
  • Linguaskill: 169
  • Pre-University / Diploma: Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English
  • Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM117,336

Total payable amount

RM117,986

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

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