The objectives of the Programme

This programme aims to produce graduates who have dept knowledge in the aspects of Brunei Studies as well as the national philosophy - Malay Islam Monarchy which would enable them to contribute meaningfully and effectively to the advancement of Brunei Darussalam. It is the aim of the Academy to produce not only knowledgeable but also skillful and qualified administrators, public relation officers, teachers, researchers for the government ministries and departments and private sectors.

Medium of Instruction

Most of the courses in this programme are conducted in bahasa Melayu and the rest are in English Language.

Duration of Programme

The programme is run for a period of four years (eight semesters). The maximum period for completing the programme is twelve semesters provided that the Senate may prescribe a lesser period for a candidate who is admitted under regulation 4.

Programme Structure

This is a multidisciplinary programme and made of the following components:

Year 1

(*) Students of this programme are expected to take a 4 unit basic course offered by a department under Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Other minor courses to be taken in year II and III must be offered by the same department as in the year I.

Year 2

(*) This allocation is merely a guide. At operational level the actual number of unit each student should take is very much dependent on subject areas selected. However, a total minimum provision of 7 units a year for minor courses is required.

Year 3

Year 4

Year 4

Note: The organization and introduction of courses in the programme structure is subject to changes that the faculty/department concerned may make from time to time.

University and Academy Required Courses

This component comprises the following courses which are taken in year I and II and carries a total of 16 units:

Basic Major and Minor Courses

Students of this programme will take three major courses in year I. They are Manusia, Masyarakat dan Budaya (4 units) State and Society (4 units) dan Statistik Asas (2 units). In addition, the students are expected to take a 4-unit basic minor course and one or two minor courses offered by any department under Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences also in year I. Other minor courses will be taken in year II and III when next offered by the departments concerned. The total minimum of 21 units for minor courses accumulated throughout the course of study is required (a minimum of 7 units per year).

Major Courses

Major courses comprising of 22 courses carries a total of 80 units.

Minor Courses in Brunei Studies

Students following other academic programmes and selecting Brunei Studies as their minor subject area, can take courses which are offered by the Academy as listed below:

Students selecting Brunei Studies as their minor subject area are required to take a 4 unit basic minor course called "Asas Pengajian Brunei" before proceeding to take other courses.

Academic Exercise

Every student is required to produce an academic exercise either in Malay or English language on any topic related to Brunei. The academic exercise carries 8 units value. s).

Elective Courses

Students whose accumulated credit units are insufficient for graduation and need additional credit units can take elective course(s) as listed below:

AB 4301: Persanakan.
AB -----  : Ethnicity.
AB -----  : Sociology of Nation Building Brunei.
AB 4203: Political Sociology.