Mission, Vision & Objectives of FSSK

At FSSK, we prioritize quality, efficiency, and excellence in every aspect, including administration, teaching, and research

Catalysing and inspiring contemporary thinking in the formation of national civilisation

Creating an environment for the generation of refined knowledge to foster human development in line with national aspirations.

  • Producing graduates who are adaptable, possess relevant professional traits, marketable skills, and a lifelong learning mindset.
  • Advancing graduates who balance both fundamental and applied knowledge.
  • Generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge on a global scale, while adhering to national frameworks.
  • Contributing expertise in the implementation of policies and programs at the national, regional, and international levels.
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Lineage of FSSK

FSSK consists of six branches within the fields of social sciences and humanities, namely: media and communication; psychology and human well-being; language and linguistics; Malay literature and culture; history, politics, and international relations; and social development and environment.

1970

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is one of the three earliest faculties established at UKM. The departments that currently exist include the Department of Malay Language and Literature, Department of Economics and Commerce, Department of History, Department of Geography, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, and the Language Units.

Faculty of Arts

1970

1975 & 1976

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

The Faculty of Arts was restructured into the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSKK). Some departments, such as the Department of Economics and Commerce, were expanded into independent faculties.

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

1975 & 1976

1976-1980s

Additional of New Departments

New departments were established, such as the Department of Communication in 1975 and the Department of Political Science in 1976. The Department of Malay Language and Literature was upgraded to the Institute of Malay Language, Culture, and Literature (IBKKM), which is now known as the Institute of the Malay World and Civilisation (ATMA).

Additional of New Departments

1976 - 1980s

2001 until now

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

On November 15, 2001, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK) was formed through the merger of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSKK), the Faculty of Language Studies, and the Faculty of Development Science.

Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

2001 until now

List of
FSSK's Previous Deans

Get to know the great figures who have dedicated their efforts and hard work in advancing FSSK

First Dean

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Samsudin A. Rahim

School of Media & Communications

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Samsudin A. Rahim

School of Media & Communications

15 November 2001 until 12 June 2005

2nd Dean

The Late of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yusof Ismail

The Late of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Yusof Ismail

School of Development, Social & Environmental Studies

13 June 2005 until 4 October 2006

3rd Dean

The Late of Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Sharifah Mastura Syed Abdullah

The Late of Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Sharifah Mastura Syed Abdullah

School of Development, Social & Environmental Studies

1 October 2006 until 3 March 2011

4th Dean

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Hjh. Hazita Azman

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Hjh. Hazita Azman

School of Language & Linguistics

1 June 2011 until 7 July 2016

5th Dean

Prof. Dato' Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Haji Toriman

Prof. Dato' Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Hj. Toriman

School of Development, Social & Environmental Studies

8 July 2016 until 30 April 2017

6th Dean

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Mohd Fuad Mat Jali

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Mohd Fuad Mat Jali

School of Development, Social & Environmental Studies

1 May 2014 until 30 April 2019

7th Dean

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Hjh Hazita Azman

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Hjh. Hazita Azman

Center for Research in Language & Linguistics

1 May 2019 until 30 April 2022

8th Dean

Prof. Dr. Kadaruddin Aiyub

Prof. Dr. Kadaruddin Aiyub

Centre for Research in Development, Social & Environmental

1 May 2022 until 30 April 2025

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  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, MALAYSIA
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