Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM123,480
Course Highlights
- Option to specialise in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Graphics and Visualisation
- Focuses on software development and algorithms, with the aim of constructing robust and usable systems for industry and commerce
- Industrial Training is the compulsory internship during the summer break between Years 2 and 3
- A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
Course Structure
Mandatory
- Software Development A
- Software Development B
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Interaction Design
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Management Systems
Optional (For Students who started Year 1 in the September Intake)
- Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
- National Language A (MPU 3212)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
- Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Mandatory
- Software Engineering*
- Data Communications and Networking
- Foundations 1
- Programming Languages
- Professional Development*
- Operating Systems and Concurrency
- Foundations 2
- Hardware-Software Interface
- Industrial Training** (Summer internship)
Optional (For Students who started Year 1 in the January Intake)
- Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility I
- National Language A (MPU 3212)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Malay Language Communication 2 (MPU 3143)
- Self-Empowerment and Social Responsibility II
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption***
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Notes
- Software Engineering and Professional Development are group project courses (linked over the whole year)
- Industrial Training is the compulsory internship during the summer break between Years 2 and 3
- Students who started Year 1 in the September intake may take Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Mandatory
- Research Methods and Requirements Engineering
- Computer Network Security
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Option 1*
- Design and Implementation
- Project Testing and Presentation
- Option 2*
- Option 3*
Optional
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Computer Graphics
- Statistical Modelling and Analysis
- Applied Text Analytics
- Advanced Network Security
- Big Data Management
- Distributed and Parallel Technologies
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Games Programming
Notes:
- Research Methods and Requirements Engineering, Design and Implementation and Project Testing and Presentation are courses corresponding to one individual whole year project.
- Students can select Year 3 Options from the given list of courses, subject to availability of subjects on offer.
Entry Requirements
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science or Foundation in Business: Grade C average including B in Mathematics and C in English
- A Level: BBC including B in Mathematics
- STPM: GPA 2.67 for 3 subjects, including GPA 2.67 in Mathematics
- UEC: 12 points (5 subjects not less than B grade) including A in Mathematics
- IB Diploma: 26 points for 6 subjects including 5 in HL Mathematics AA or AI
- WACE/SACE: ATAR 80 including B in Mathematics Method /Specialist
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 80% including 70% in Mathematics
- Foundation: CGPA 3.0 (further assessment is required)
- China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 80% including 80% in Mathematics
- India Senior School Certificate/Class XII: 70% including 70% in Mathematics
- SMA 3 (Indonesia): 80% including 80% in Mathematics
Notes:
- In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have grade C in Additional Mathematics or C in Mathematics and any one of Science/ Technology/ Engineering subjects at SPM/ IGCSE level equivalent.
- Entry requirements in the prospectus and website may not always apply and individual offers may vary.
- IELTS Academic / IELTS Indicator: 6
- TOEFL iBT / Special Home Edition: 79
- TOEFL Essential (Online): 8.5
- Pearson PTE Academic: 65
- Cambridge (New): 169
- Cambridge (Old): FCE Grade B
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM123,480
Discounts & scholarships
-RM3,300
Total payable amount
RM120,680
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Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
Up to RM15,000 tuition fee waiver per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
High Achiever's Scholarship for Undergraduate Programme
Amount
Up to RM12,000 tuition fee waiver per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% discount
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Leaders with Impact Scholarship
Amount
100% tuition fee and allowance of up to RM1,300 per month
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Foundation Progression Discount
Amount
RM5,000 discount per year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
10% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
RM3,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree, PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree