Bachelor of Arts International and Strategic Studies

Malásia

O que eu aprenderei?

The programme’s objective are to equip the students with the knowledge of international relations, foreign policy, security studies, defense analysis and strategic studies, particularly by examining international interactions between state and non-state actors, as well as the emerging trends and long-term effects of both global and regional issues.

Programme Learning Outcome

PO 1 - Knowledge

Po 2 – Practical skills

Po 3 – Social responsibility and skills

Po 4 – Values, attitudes and professionalism

Po 5 – Leadership, teamwork and communication skills

Po 6 – Problem solving and scientific skills

Career Opportunities:

Since 1998, we have produced the first batch of graduates who specialised their degree programme (either at the undergraduate and postgraduate level) in International and Strategic Studies. The ability of our students to master various fundamental and soft skills with global outlooks, lateral thinking and international concerns (see the Programme Outcome) in resolving various tasks and issues has allowed them to secure a better job prospect within 6 months after graduation. The diversity and interdisciplinary nature of the discipline, namely the International and Strategic Studies have allowed students to secure a working attachment in various organisations and corporations.

Some opted for a career path in diplomatic services and foreign affairs, attached as the civil servants in various governmental ministries (both at the federal and state governmental levels), defence and intelligence sectors, various local, regional and international branches or agencies under the United Nations system, banking and financial sectors, and private firms, especially in human resource division, marketing strategists and insurance companies.

Others opted for more challenging yet global working environments, including working with multinational corporations (MNCs), international and local non-governmental agencies, civil societies, and charity works, professional and freelance writers, volunteer services, further studies and teaching options in various local and international universities, and as well as in pursuing study or professional development enhancement upon completion of their study in UM.

With the growing numbers of international students, the biggest ratio amongst all of the departments in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in UM and Malaysia, many of our international students secured the job attachments and intern placements at either their respective embassies or diplomatic missions in Malaysia or major firms and banking sectors at their home countries. Our strength lies in the ability to offer a degree programme with similar international recognises universities that specialised in International Relations with a strong encouragement to master more than one language or medium of instruction.

De qual departamento farei parte?

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Opções de estudo

Período integral (3.5 anos)

Valores
RM11.805,71 (R$ 12.460) por ano
Tuition fees per programme: RM 41,320
Data de início

Esperado Março 2024

Localização

Universiti Malaya

KUALA LUMPUR,

Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur,

50603, Malaysia

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

Students must have the following requirements

  • National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or
  • A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
  • Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty.

Applicants must achieve one of the qualifications listed below:

(a) IELTS Academic- a minimum band of 5.0 and above; or

(b) TOEFL - PBT (score of 500), CBT (173), IBT (60) and above; or

(c) MUET - Band of 3 and above; or

(d) PTE Academic - Score 41 and above in Pearson Test of Academic English; or

(e) A Level - Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Education, University of Cambridge; or

(f) O Level - Grade C and above in English for General Certificate of Secondary Education, University of Cambridge; or

(g) Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE) - Grade C and above.

Deadline for International applicants: June for Semester I intake and November for Semester II intake

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

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