Bachelor of Arts Southeast Asian Studies

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Bachelor of Arts Southeast Asian Studies

The programme intends to provide a space for the development of teaching and learning, emphasizing on the studies of the region including its politics, economy, culture and security.

Using the multi-disciplinary approach of considering issues, theories and application, students are required to take two Departmental core subjects in the initial stage, including one South East Asian language. Students in their final year of study are required to undertake a research paper module.

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

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
Core and Elective Courses	106 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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