BA (Hons) in Malay Studies 48 months Undergraduate Program By National University of Singapore (NUS) |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,965 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Malay Studies enables students to cultivate scholarly knowledge and understanding of the Malays, in particular their history and cultural identity within the context of the modern world and its challenges. The Department offers a broad range of multidisciplinary modules that deepen the students' understanding and appreciation of important areas in Malay life. These modules cover the broad topics of Malay cultural values, religious life, Malay politics and political economy, issues on development/modernization, Malay literature, myths and folklore, issues of leadership and the elite, Malay feudalism, the Malays and colonialism and other significant interests. In the context of the department, Malay Studies simply means the academic and the scientific study of the Malays and major aspects of their lives. Hence the department focuses on their culture, religion, literature, language, development, politics and so on. To deepen our understanding of the Malays and their place in the modern world, we apply theoretical knowledge from the various disciplines and branches of the humanities and the social sciences.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Malay Studies enables students to cultivate scholarly knowledge and understanding of the Malays, in particular their history and cultural identity within the context of the modern world and its challenges. The Department offers a broad range of multidisciplinary modules that deepen the students' understanding and appreciation of important areas in Malay life. These modules cover the broad topics of Malay cultural values, religious life, Malay politics and political economy, issues on development/modernization, Malay literature, myths and folklore, issues of leadership and the elite, Malay feudalism, the Malays and colonialism and other significant interests. In the context of the department, Malay Studies simply means the academic and the scientific study of the Malays and major aspects of their lives. Hence the department focuses on their culture, religion, literature, language, development, politics and so on. To deepen our understanding of the Malays and their place in the modern world, we apply theoretical knowledge from the various disciplines and branches of the humanities and the social sciences.

Admission Requirements

62+
92+
6.5+
180+
Admission to the university is based on academic merit and open competition among the applicant cohort.  The admission criteria vary from year to year depending on the competitiveness of the applicant cohort.  Therefore, there is no fixed minimum marks/grades to secure admission. Potential applicants may refer to the Indicative Grade Profile (IGP) and course places of the previous academic year to make more informed choices when applying for admission.

4 Years
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,250 SGD
International
17,965 SGD

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