Bachelor of Arts International and Strategic Studies

University Malaya's Open Channel

Bachelor of Arts International and Strategic Studies

Regardless of the student application paths (international or local students), all first-year undergraduates are introduced to major theoretical ideas and various approaches about politics and international relations, examines how states and international institutions functions in practice, and attend a series of introductory compulsory courses (see the academic programme structure) where they will use qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate and to observe international historical and political events or questions.

The programme’s aims to equip the students with the knowledge of international relations, foreign policy, security studies, particularly by examining international interactions between state and non-state actors, as well as the emerging trends and long-term effects of both global and regional issues.

General Entry Requirements

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject

or

a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);

and

Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme.

and

Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the Senate

Special Entry Requirements

STPM

Science / Arts Stream (Current Year)

Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) of the subjects;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION

Science / Accounting/ TESL / Laws Stream (Current Year)

Pass Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

STAM

(Current Year)

Pass with at least Jayyid Jiddan in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM);

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT

Science Stream

REQUIREMENT 1

Possessed a Diploma from University Malaya (UM) approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in the field of study:

Management
Human Resource Management
Business Management
Accounting

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possessed a Diploma in any relevant Institutions recognised by Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass STPM not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) of the subjects;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Possessed a GCE A-Level with at least Grade B in any three (3) subjects;

and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application

Course Structure

Programme Fee & Financial Aid

Study Period/Duration

University Compulsory Courses	20 credit
Academy Core /Elective Courses	102 credit

LEVEL OF STUDY	ANNUAL FUNDING AMOUNT
	Maximum (RM)	75% (RM)	50% (RM)
Bachelor’s Degree (Science)	6,650	4,990	3,330
Bachelor’s Degree (Arts)	6,180	4,630	3,090

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