BA Asian and International Studies
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONBachelor's Degree
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION3 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 35,700
FOREIGN COSTMYR 41,900
SUBJECTSInternational Relations, Other Humanities
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 35,700 | MYR 41,900 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 35,700 | MYR 41,900 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 11,900 | MYR 13,967 |
Entry Requirements
A level: BBC, excluding general studies
IB Diploma: 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level and 4 points in mathematics at Standard or Higher Level
STPM: B+B+B, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC: 4 As, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations: Applicants with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and are welcome to contact the school beforehand if they wish to discuss eligibility
Canadian (CIMP/ICPU): Applicants with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and are welcome to contact the school beforehand if they wish to discuss eligibility
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or Business and Management programme
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have grade C in mathematics
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (no element below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 88 (no element below 19)
PTE (Academic): 62 (minimum 55)
SPM: grade A-
1119 (GCE O Level): grade B
GCSE O Level: grade C
IGCSE (first language): grade C
IGCSE (second language): grade B
UEC: grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher
Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
IB Diploma: 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level and 4 points in mathematics at Standard or Higher Level
STPM: B+B+B, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC: 4 As, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations: Applicants with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and are welcome to contact the school beforehand if they wish to discuss eligibility
Canadian (CIMP/ICPU): Applicants with these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and are welcome to contact the school beforehand if they wish to discuss eligibility
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or Business and Management programme
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: In addition to the entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have grade C in mathematics
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (no element below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 88 (no element below 19)
PTE (Academic): 62 (minimum 55)
SPM: grade A-
1119 (GCE O Level): grade B
GCSE O Level: grade C
IGCSE (first language): grade C
IGCSE (second language): grade B
UEC: grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher
Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
Curriculum
Year 1
Typical core modules
Approaches to Global Politics
Cultures of Everyday Life
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Power and Contest: Living in a political world
The Making of Modern Asia
Typical optional modules
Asian language options: Mandarin, Japanese of Korean
Approaches to Film and Television
Contemporary Economic Policy
Economy and Society
People and Organisations
Year 2
Typical core modules
Cultural Politics
Global Media and Communication
International Relations of the Asia Pacific
Introduction to Citizenship
Typical optional modules
Asian Economic Development
Asian language options: Mandarin, Japanese or Korean
Cross Cultural Psychology
Film and Television in Social and Cultural Context
Global Political Economy and International Development
Southeast Asia and the Global Economy
Understanding the Malay World
Year 3
Typical core modules
Asian Country Study
International Organization
Nationalism and the State
Regionalism in Southeast Asia
Typical optional modules
Asian Business Environment
Dissertation
Human Resource Management 1 and 2
Managing in Asia
Media and Conflict
Writing for the Media
Typical core modules
Approaches to Global Politics
Cultures of Everyday Life
Introduction to Cultural Studies
Power and Contest: Living in a political world
The Making of Modern Asia
Typical optional modules
Asian language options: Mandarin, Japanese of Korean
Approaches to Film and Television
Contemporary Economic Policy
Economy and Society
People and Organisations
Year 2
Typical core modules
Cultural Politics
Global Media and Communication
International Relations of the Asia Pacific
Introduction to Citizenship
Typical optional modules
Asian Economic Development
Asian language options: Mandarin, Japanese or Korean
Cross Cultural Psychology
Film and Television in Social and Cultural Context
Global Political Economy and International Development
Southeast Asia and the Global Economy
Understanding the Malay World
Year 3
Typical core modules
Asian Country Study
International Organization
Nationalism and the State
Regionalism in Southeast Asia
Typical optional modules
Asian Business Environment
Dissertation
Human Resource Management 1 and 2
Managing in Asia
Media and Conflict
Writing for the Media