Overview
The Computer Science degree programme focuses on the design and development of systems infrastructure, as well as software and application technologies such as web browsers or databases. This programme has been developed according to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Programme Standards for Computing and the Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Science published by the ACM-IEEE CS (Association for Computing Machinery and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, USA). It is designed to ensure that graduates are well equipped with the knowledge, principles and skills in developing new technological and innovative solutions in the field of Computer Science.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation of computer science, allowing you to gain technical knowledge such as theoretical algorithmic foundations to develop cutting-edge software or computing solutions. During your studies, you will also have the opportunity to perform a range of activities such as analysing, modelling, designing, developing and evaluating computing solutions. There are also electives in specialised areas such as computer vision and computer security.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
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Distinctive Sunway Experience
Students are exposed to latest Cloud technologies and principles so that they can be equipped with the fundamentals of Cloud computing via our industry partners such as AWS.
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- Chief Technology Officer
- Game Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software Architect
- Software Engineer
- System Designer
- RM36,000
for Malaysian students
- USD8,257
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Discipline Electives for Year 2 (Choose 2)
- Social & Web Analytics
- Database Management Systems
- Digital Image Processing
- Functional Programming Principles
- Data Communications
- Information Systems Analysis & Design
- Programming Languages
Year 3
Discipline Electives for Year 3 (Choose 3)
- Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals
- Computer Vision
- Computational Intelligence
- Concurrent Programming
- Database Engineering
- Mobile Application Development
- Computer Networks
- Computer Security
- Cloud Computing
- Software Architecture & Design Patterns
- UI/UX Design & Development
Free Electives
- Note: These are just some of the electives
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Philosophy and Current Issues
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
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Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C or GP 2.00 (minimum 2 Principals)
A-Level
Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 60
Canadian Matriculation
60%
Monash University Foundation Year
60%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.3
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.3
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Advanced Mathematics)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma
CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
(Students entering Computer Science from a diploma qualification must come from a diploma related to Science and Technology)
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Other Qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirements
Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent
Graduates from Foundation/Matriculation programmes without a credit in Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level to enrol and Pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject offered by the programme; and credit in Mathematics and one subject from either Science, Technology or Engineering discipline at SPM level
Note: Above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation/Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent/higher than a requirement of a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.
Additional Requirements for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
- MUET Band 4
- SPM English B3 or B+
- UEC English B4
- O-Level English (1119) Credit
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
- ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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