University of the Philippines Manila
Social Science courses offered at UP Manila
Bachelor's courses
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| BA in Behavioral Science
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| BA in Development Studies
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 Duration: 4 years
Course description:
BA Development Studies was instituted in 1980. It is a multi-disciplinary social science program, combining economics, political science and cultural studies. Its objective is to provide the students with the theories and skills in the social, economic, political and cultural development of people. The program places emphasis on the Philippine situation, though it has subject on the problems of development of other countries, particularly in the Third World. The graduates of Development Studies easily find careers in the undertaking and supervision of socio-economic projects both in the local and international scenes, in government institutions, in the Foreign Service, non-government organizations and in the academe. The course also offers opportunities in business particularly in the fields of economic and financial analysis and managerial work. It could also serve as a preparatory course for taking up law studies.
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P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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| BA in Political Science
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Duration: 4 years
Course description:
The BA Political Science program is multidisciplinary and covers the traditional study of politics, emerging issues on health social science, Islamic and other religious movements, peace and conflict resolution, human rights, gender studies, sustainable development and the environment, community development and organizing, ethics to people’s diplomacy, from the statist approach to the civil society approach. The BA Political Science program has been a course offering since the UP extension division days, before UP Manila was granted full autonomy as an academic unit. The program offers career opportunities in law, teaching, research, advocacy, and Foreign Service and international affairs.
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Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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| BA in Social Science (Area Studies)
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Duration: 4 years
Course description:
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Area Studies) is a multi and trans-disciplinary program that studies specific geographical and cultural areas, in particular the Philippines and Asia, utilizing the different social science disciplines of history, politics, economics, geography, anthropology and sociology. It employs a multidisciplinary approach using the various theories, methodologies and approaches to the study of the social sciences. It requires a comprehensive but integrative perspective in the study of the history, geography, politics, economy, culture and society of the Philippines and Asia within the context of current world developments. The program prepares the students for careers in teaching, research, policy studies, advocacy works, and employment in NGO, government and private offices, and in civil society sector. It is also a very good preparation for law school and graduate in any field of the social sciences. With it's extensive social science preparation and basic knowledge of a non-English foreign language, the degree also serves as an excellent preparation for a career in the diplomatic service or in a multi-cultural work environment. A minimum of 145 units is required to graduate in the program.
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Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
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Admission Requirements - Freshmen:
The entrance requirements for each course shall be prescribed by the faculty of the college offering the course and approved by the University Council and the President of the University.
1. Through UPCAT
Graduates of accredited high schools may be admitted as freshmen into the University of the Philippines on the following bases: (1) their performance in the UP College Admissions Test (UPCAT); (2) their weighted average in the first three years of high school and; (3) their choice of UP Campus and the quota set for specific course/colleges/units set by the respective Deans.
2. PEPT Certificate Holders
Holders of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) certificated in lieu of a high school diploma may be admitted ti the University as new freshmen provided they pass the UPCAT.
Admission Requirements - Transferees:
1. Official Transcript of Records (for 2nd degree applicants only) or True Copy of Grades (for continuing students) properly authenticated/signed by the Registrar/Dean and the grading system of the school attended. TOR or TCG must be complete up to the last term of schooling.
2. Certificate of good moral character from either the Dean/College Secretary/Faculty Member of the school currently enrolled in.
3. Official Receipt of Application Fee issued by the UP Manila Cashier
4. One (1) 2 x 2 picture
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
In the case of students coming from foreign countries, they shall be required to meet substantially the entrance requirements prescribed for a course; Provided, that their previous training was obtained in an institution of recognized standing; and Provided, further, That there is a place for them in the college of school.
Applicants who graduated from high school abroad may be admitted as beginning freshmen into non-quota programs without taking the UPCAT; Provided, That they meet the following requirements:
1. Completion of the high school program in the country where he had his secondary education
2. Qualify in an equivalent college-qualifying national or international foreign administered examination such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the General Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) etc.; and
3. In the case of an applicant whose native language or whose medium of instruction in the secondary school is not English, taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Duly accomplished application form together with the following documents:
1. Original copy of Official Transcript of Records
2. A Certified True Copy of Diploma with the university/college seal and signature of the registrar in ink
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two (2) complete and signed Recommendation Letters from former professors, supervisors, or employers
5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
6. Photocopy of Marriage Contract for married female applicants
7. An Essay on an 8 1/2’” x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of self-directed learning as a method of instruction. Likewise, provide a description of your research interest
8. A photocopy of PRC License/Certificate (for MRS, MRS-SP, MS Dentistry and MA in Nursing Applicants)
9. A dissertation proposal abstract and published creative works (for PhD Nursing Applicants)
10. An original and one (1) photocopy of official receipt of processing fee
11. Four (4) passport-size pictures
Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants
1. TOEFLscore of at least 500 (written test) or 173 (computerized tests), original to be presented for verification or a certification from the university previously attended that English is used as the medium of instruction
2. Affidavit of Support/Certification of Financial Capability in English
3. Official Transcript of Records and Certified True Copy of Diploma in English. If written in another language, these documents must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consul from country of origin
4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, original to be presented for verification
Duly accomplished application form together with the following documents:
1. Original copy of Official Transcript of Records
2. A Certified True Copy of Diploma with the university/college seal and signature of the registrar in ink
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Two (2) complete and signed Recommendation Letters from former professors, supervisors, or employers
5. Photocopy of Birth Certificate
6. Photocopy of Marriage Contract for married female applicants
7. An Essay on an 8 1/2’” x 11” sheet of paper describing your motivation for pursuing graduate study and your view of self-directed learning as a method of instruction. Likewise, provide a description of your research interest
8. A photocopy of PRC License/Certificate (for MRS, MRS-SP, MS Dentistry and MA in Nursing Applicants)
9. A dissertation proposal abstract and published creative works (for PhD Nursing Applicants)
10. An original and one (1) photocopy of official receipt of processing fee
11. Four (4) passport-size pictures
Additional Requirements for Foreign Applicants
1. TOEFLscore of at least 500 (written test) or 173 (computerized tests), original to be presented for verification or a certification from the university previously attended that English is used as the medium of instruction
2. Affidavit of Support/Certification of Financial Capability in English
3. Official Transcript of Records and Certified True Copy of Diploma in English. If written in another language, these documents must be translated to English and authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consul from country of origin
4. Two (2) photocopies of passport, original to be presented for verification
This school is included under the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education" law that passed in 2017.
The law covers students enrolled in State and Local universities/colleges in Bachelors and Certificate programs.
Under the Law students in accredited State and Local universities/colleges will not pay any tuition fees or misc fee.
The Law covers only first time students (students who don't already have a college degree).
However, the full implementation of this law is not clear yet.
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