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
Total payable amount
RM117,080
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