Stay on Top With These 5 New Programmes From Taylor’s

It’s getting more and more competitive every day. Prep yourself for this highly globalised and digital world with Taylor’s exciting new programmes.

Updated 27 Oct 2020

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Looking for an interesting new course to study? Well, look no further. Taylor’s University is offering not 1, not 2, but 5 brand new programmes!

Covering social change, robotics and fashion and technology, these programmes aim to prepare you for entry into the highly competitive workplace by instilling you with strong entrepreneurial skills, industry-relevant knowledge and strong technical advantage.

Set for the March 2021 intake, you can now apply for any of these cool MQA-accredited programmes:

Bachelor in Fashion Design Technology (Hons)
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (International Relations)
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (Social Innovation & Change)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Robotic Design and Development
Master of Applied Computing

Curious to know more? Keep on reading.

a) Bachelor in Fashion Design Technology (Hons)

Intakes: March, August

Duration: 3 years

Job prospects: Fashion designer, fashion entrepreneur, fashion engineer, fashion forecaster, pattern technologist, fashion director

Technology’s takeover in the fashion industry is inevitable. To stay ahead of the curve, Taylor’s is introducing a technology-infused fashion programme that will produce graduates proficient in fashion design and technology.

With modules like Introduction to Pattern Technology and Fashion Entrepreneurship, you will learn to incorporate technology into fashion design, giving you a distinctive advantage as a versatile fashion designer. Through innovative entrepreneurial modules, you will also be armed with strong entrepreneurial skills to help you compete in the world of fashion.

You will also get a chance to network and connect with notable fashion names such as KL Fashion Week and FJ Benjamin. This will give you industry-relevant skills that are vital to your employability. You can also benefit from Taylor’s top of the line facilities with its brand new industry-grade equipment and machinery.

b) Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (International Relations)

Intakes: March, August

Duration: 3 years

Job prospects: Political analyst, diplomat, politician, researcher in think tanks, risk analyst, academic

Foreign policy, diplomacy and global relations skills are important knowledge that can significantly boost your values as a human capital. Keeping the current global affairs in mind, this programme aims to produce critical human capital that can meet the demand of today’s global relations.

You will be educated in the theoretical and practical applications of international relations through modules like political philosophy, sociology and foreign policies in Asia Pacific. These modules will equip you with the necessary knowledge to establish your name while manoeuvring the ever-changing landscape of international relations.

On top of the 2 years of on-campus learning, you will also undergo 2 semesters of work-based learning. This gives you a chance to work with notable partners like Tenaganita, Penang Institute and Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) while improving your practical skills.

c) Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (Social Innovation & Change)

Intakes: March, August

Duration: 3 years

Job prospects: Social entrepreneur, social researcher, political analyst, social worker, corporate social responsibility director

With the aim of developing the next generation of leaders, this programme will look into producing active social actors. You will learn to incorporate today’s social climate when trying to solve contemporary social problems.

As part of the programme, you will be introduced to a variety of social science concepts and practices across disciplines like sociology, psychology and political science. Under the guidance of prominent voices in the field, you will be armed with the necessary knowledge and skills to take part in the global discourse and make impactful change

The programme also aims to be industry-relevant, where you’ll spend 2 semesters doing work-based learning with notable partners like Federation of Reproductive Health Malaysia (FRHAM), Pink Triangle Foundation and Yayasan Chow Kit.

d) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Robotic Design and Development

Intakes: March, August

Duration: 3 years

Job prospects: Robotics Process Automation (RPA) developer, Machine Learning designer / Engineer, AI research scientist, mechatronic engineer

As we move into IR 4.0, the need for tech professionals continues to increase. Keeping this in mind, this multidisciplinary programme is tailored to equip you with sound knowledge in theories and practical application in the robotics industry.

As you move into the third year, you will get a chance to develop specialised skills as you start your work-based learning. You can improve your skills by joining leading industry players and gaining hands-on industry experience through the 32-weeks industrial project in the robotics industry.

Endorsed by the Malaysia Robotics and Automation Society (MyRAS), students who graduate from this programme will be able to register with the Malaysia Board of Technology (MBOT).

e) Master of Applied Computing

Intakes: January, March, August

Duration: 1 to 5 years (full time), 2 to 5 years (part time)

Job prospects: AI researcher, intelligence specialist, deep learning scientist, data wrangler, AI data analyst

The Master of Applied Computing aims to develop critical human capital for the knowledge economy. With access to specialised data and AI modules, you will enter the workplace as a highly specialised graduate with industry-relevant skills.

The programme will also award you with professional certificates in AI, data science and other micro-credentials. Capstone projects will allow you to apply your learned skills under the guidance of industry-academia supervisors, ensuring the best type of education.