BSc (Hons) Computing Science

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM119,880

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.
  • If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required with no score lower that 5.5
  • If you do not have IELTS 6.0, HWUM offers a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

Tuition fees

RM119,880

Discounts & scholarships

-RM3,300

  • Exclusive
  • Rebate

Total payable amount

RM117,080

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