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
Feb, Apr, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM119,028
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
Core Modules
- 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
Core Modules
- Philosophy
- Jurisprudence
- Business Ethics and Values
- Modern Philosophy
- Politics
- Foreign Policies and Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific
- International Political Economy
- Race, Voting, and Politics of Polarisation
- Economics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Applied Econometrics
- Introduction to Social Statistics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Philosophy Workshop*
- Public Policy Analysis*
- Labour Economics*
- Problem Solving and Strategic Analysis (Project)
- Applied Social Analysis and Industry Integration (Internship)
Note: *Choose any 2 out of the elective core modules offered.
University Core:MPU
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Emotional Intelligence in Action
- Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah
- Social Innovation Project
Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.
Flexible Education: You will need to choose one of the packages below
1. Minor: You will need to select any Minor packages offered by Taylor's University. Some of the suggested Minors are as stated 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;
- OR Pass Diploma from any other institution recognised by the Malaysian Government with min.CGPA 3.33
- OR 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.
- 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
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM650
Tuition fees
RM119,028
Total payable amount
RM119,678
Other savings
Up to RM8,000