Bachelor of Arts International & Strategic Studies (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3.5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM58,600
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtained at least 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
- Co-Curriculum
- Introduction to International Relations
- Evolution of International Society
- Introduction to Theories of International Relations
- International Organizations in World Politics
- University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Malay Language Communication*
- English Communication Course / Foreign Language
- Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
- Introduction of Politics
- Political Economy of International Relations
- Approaches to National Security of Malaysia
- University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Note:
- * Courses for International Students
- Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered
- Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Non-State Actors in International Relations
- Development of Modern Strategy
- Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
- English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
- International Law
- Research Methods in International Relations
- Contemporary Theories of International Relations
- Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
- Digital Humanities
- Foreign Policy of Malaysia
- Practice of Diplomacy
- Research Project (P1)
- Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
- University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
- International Security
- Foreign Policies of Major Powers
- Research Project (P2)
- Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
- University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
- Industrial Training
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM58,600
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM59,400
