Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering in Malaysia

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering()
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Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering

  • University of Nottingham Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) A Level: BBB, including mathematics, excluding critical thinking and general studies.

    (ii) IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including 5 points in mathematics at Higher Level.

    (iii) STPM: B+B+B+, including mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am.

    (iv) UEC: 2 As including mathematics and grade B3 in 3 other academic subjects, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.

    (v) SAM/AUSMAT: ATAR 86 including mathematics and other relevant subjects.

    (vi) Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 79% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in Advanced Functions and Calculus and Vectors.

    Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

    (vii) Advance Placement (AP): 4, 4, 4, including AP Calculus.

    (viii) Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information System, Science and Technology or other related disciplines. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the

    (ix) Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.

    (x) University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Science or Engineering programme.



    In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have a credit in additional mathematics or grade B in mathematics and at least a credit in a science subject at SPM/ GCSE/ IGCSE/ High School Diploma or equivalent. This requirement can be waived for applicants with the appropriate science background.

    English language requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

    TOEFL (iBT): 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)

    PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)

    GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: grade C

    GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: grade C

    SPM: grade B+

    1119 (GCE O): grade C

    GCSE O Level: grade C

    IGCSE (first language): grade C

    IGCSE (second language): grade B

    UEC: grade B3

    MUET: Band 4

    IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): 4 points

    IB English B HL: 4 points

    IB English B SL: 5 points



    IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: September

    Course content:

    (i) Year 1
    Core Modules:
    -Computer Fundamentals
    -Databases and Interfaces
    -Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
    -Mathematics for Computer Scientists
    -Programming and Algorithms
    -Programming Paradigms
    -Software Engineering
    -Systems and Architecture

    (ii) Year 2
    Core Modules:
    -Algorithms Correctness and Efficiency
    -Languages and Computation
    -Operating Systems and Concurrency
    -Software Engineering Group Project
    -Software Maintenance
    -Software Specification

    Typical optional modules:
    -Artificial Intelligence Methods
    -C++ Programming
    -Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
    -Introduction to Image Processing

    (iii) Year 3
    Core Modules:
    -Undergraduate Research Project
    -Computer Security
    -Professional Ethics in Computing
    -Software Quality Assurance

    Typical optional modules:
    -Compilers
    -Computer Vision
    -Fundamentals of Information Visualisation
    -Individual Dissertation
    -Information Visualisation Project
    -Machine Learning
    -Mobile Device Programming
    -Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar  
    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intakes: January, May, October




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