Bachelor of Arts History (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM56,600

Entry Requirements

  • STPM:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • Matriculation / Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • STAM:
    • Malaysian Citizen
    • Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
  • Diploma / Equivalent :
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
  • UM SATU Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • GCE A-Level:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
    • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
  • AUSMAT:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

Course Structure

  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • History of Southeast Asia until 15th Century
  • Theory and Method of History
  • Introduction to History of Malaysia
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Malay Language Communication*
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language I
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  • Introduction to Early Asian History
  • Introduction to European History until 17th Century
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 2

Note:

  • *Courses for International Students
  • Digital Humanities
  • Melaka Sultanate until 16th Century
  • Nationalism in Southeast Asia
  • Malaysian Economic History until Century Independence
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
  • History of Islam in Southeast Asia
  • British Colonial Administration in Malaysia
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
  • Research Project (P1)
  • Japanese Occupation in Malaysia
  • Modern European History
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Research Project (P2)
  • Documentation and Historical Sources of Malaysia
  • Indonesian Politics since 1966
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Industrial Training

Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer

CORE COURSE

  • History of Southeast Asia until 15th Century
  • Theory and Method of History
  • Introduction to History of Malaysia
  • Introduction to Early Asian History
  • Introduction to European History until 17th Century
  • Melaka Sultanate until 16th Century
  • History of Islam in Southeast Asia
  • Nationalism in Southeast Asia
  • Malaysian Economic History until Independence
  • British Colonial Administration in Malaysia
  • History of The Philippines to the 18th Century
  • Documentation and Historical Sources of Malaysia
  • Research Project
  • Japanese Occupation in Malaysia
  • Modern European History
  • Indonesian Politics since 1966
  • Industrial Training
  • History of Indonesia, 1900-1966
  • Social Change in Malaysia
  • History and Islamic Civilization
  • Nationalism in Malaysia
  • Islam and Politics in the Modern Middle East
  • Malay Historiography
  • History and the Development in Sarawak and Sabah After Second World War
  • Malaysian Politics after Independence
  • The Communist Movement and Emergency in Malaysia
  • Business History in Malaysia
  • Political History of Thailand
  • History of Indochina
  • Modern American History
  • History of Intelligence until 20th Century
  • European Economic Expansion until Early 20th Century
  • Colonialism and Nation State in Africa
  • Modern Filipino History

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM56,600

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Total payable amount

RM57,400

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