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Bachelor of Arts Southeast Asian 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

RM54,800

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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)
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Course Structure

  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • Introduction to Southeast Asian 1
  • Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Malay Language Communication*
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  • Introduction to Southeast Asian Region II
  • Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • 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
  • Digital Humanities
  • Theory and Approaches to Development
  • Politics and Government In Southeast Asia
  • Economic Development in Southeast Asia
  • Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
  • Maritime Economy in Southeast Asia
  • Research Methodology
  • Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
  • Ethnicity, Identity and Politics of Minorities in Southeast Asia
  • Migration and Development in Southeast Asia
  • Research Project (P1)
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Southeast Asia in a Global Economy
  • Seminar on Southeast Asia
  • Research Project (P2)
  • Program 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

Filipino Package

  • Filipino Language IA
  • Filipino Language IB
  • Filipino Language IIA
  • Filipino Language IIB

Burmese Package

  • Burmese Language IA
  • Burmese Language IB
  • Burmese Language IIA
  • Burmese Language IIB

Thai Package

  • Thai Language IA
  • Thai Language IB
  • Thai Language IIA
  • Thai Language IIB

Core Course

  • Introduction to Southeast Asian Region I
  • Introduction to Southeast Asian Region II
  • Theory and Approaches to Development
  • Politics and Government in Southeast Asia
  • Economic Development in Southeast Asia
  • Maritime Economy in Southeast Asia
  • Ethnicity, Identity and Politics of Minorities in Southeast Asia
  • Migration and Development in Southeast Asia
  • Southeast Asia in a Global Economy
  • Seminar on Southeast Asia
  • Research Project
  • Industrial Training
  • International Security
  • Foreign Policy of Malaysia
  • Foreign Policies of Major Powers
  • Practice of Diplomacy
  • Research Project
  • Industrial Training

Choose THREE (3) Only

  • Development of Small and Medium Industry and Enterprise in Southeast Asia
  • ASEAN in a Globalised World
  • Asian Emporium
  • Maritime World and Globalization in Southeast Asia
  • Social Movements in Southeast Asia
  • Marine Resource Management in Southeast Asia
  • Performing Arts of Southeast Asia
  • Culture and Society in Southeast Asia
  • Political Development in Southeast Asia
  • Social Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia
  • Security and Globalisation in Southeast Asia
  • Political Theory and Ideology in Southeast Asia
  • Southeast Asian Theatre
  • Cultural Tourism in Southeast Asia
  • Political Economy of Southeast Asia
  • Environment and Development in Southeast Asia
  • ASEAN and Regionalism
  • Ocean Governance in Southeast Asia
  • Maritime Tourism Development in Southeast Asia
  • Electoral System and Democratisation in Southeast Asia
  • Field Studies in Southeast Asia
  • Coastal Management in Southeast Asia
  • Labour Markets in Southeast Asia
  • Heritage of Southeast Asia

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

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Tuition fees

RM54,800

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Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

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Total payable amount

RM55,600

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