BAScBachelor of Arts and Science (School Recommendation Scheme Application)
| Study location | Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur |
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| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | combined English/Japanese |
| Awards | BASc (Bachelor of Arts and Science) |
| Tuition fee | MYR 38,000 per year The tuition fees are to be paid in two installments, divided into the Fall semester and the Spring semester. |
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| Application fee | MYR 100 one-time Application fee is Non-Refundable |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) EligibilityTo be eligible for admission to this programme, applicants must fulfil one of the following criteria. 2. Have completed a curriculum of formal education less than 12 years and have subsequently completed or are expected to complete a preparatory education course designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) by the end of the month prior to enrolment. 3. Hold or who are expected to hold an International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, Abitur (Germany), Baccalauréat (France), or GCE A Level/International A Level (United Kingdom) by the end of the month prior to enrolment. 4. Have completed or are expected to complete a 12-year curriculum at a school accredited by any of the following international accrediting groups by the end of the month prior to enrolment: 5. Applicants whose qualifications are not listed in categories 1 to 4 in Point 1, but who are deemed to have eligibility equivalent to at least one of the four criteria after individual eligibility screening. Note 1: Please contact the Academic Service Office at utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp before you proceed with the application process if you are uncertain about your eligibility and/or would like to request individual eligibility screening. Note 2: It is possible that categories 1 to 4 in Point 4 may not be applicable to all applicants from certain international schools. If this is the case, please contact the Academic Service Office at utmy-kyomu@un.tsukuba.ac.jp before you proceed with the application process to confirm eligibility. Entry requirements (at least one of the following qualifications)
Note 1: Applicants with other Year 12 qualifications or equivalent will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Note 2: Our educational programme aims to develop individuals who can apply data science techniques and methods to solve global issues. Therefore, we expect applicants to have a good understanding of a basic level of mathematics equivalent to the Cambridge International A-Level Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Japanese / Malay. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Japanese English
Note 1: IELTS, TOEFL test results must be less than two years old. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results. JapaneseApplicants should nominate a referee, and the referees should evaluate the applicants’ Japanese-language background in the online reference form. Applicants should submit a Japanese-proficiency certificate equivalent to JLPT N3 or any documentary evidence of learning Japanese. |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. Only one (1) reference e-letter will be accepted. Recommendation RequirementsIn addition to the entry requirements, applicants must also fulfil both of the following requirements: 1. Have completed or who are expected to complete a secondary school with a 12-year curriculum of formal education in Malaysia; an institution with a pre-university course in Malaysia or an institution with a preparatory education course designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), where applicants have studied upon completing secondary education in Malaysia, and where the institution can recommend that they meet one of the following criteria and confirm: 2. Can understand some of the Japanese used in daily situations and have the basic knowledge to take classes in Japanese (equivalent to JLPT N3 level). Once applicants have applied for the School Recommendation Scheme, the University will email your referee directly and ask them to submit an online reference form via the online application system |
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Overview
The programme aims to develop individuals with data science literacy who can apply ideas and technologies from the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences to a broad range of environmental and social issues. By utilising design thinking, our students can creatively contribute to solving global issues.
Programme structure
Minimum Graduation Requirement: 128 credits
- Year 1 total: 33 credits / 15 subjects
- Year 2 total: 39 credits / 11 subjects
- Year 3 total: 40 credits / 11 subjects
- Year 4 total: 10 credits / 1 subjects
- MPU total: 6-8 credits / 5 subjects
Common Foundation Subjects
Year 1
First Year Seminar (1) / Invitation to Arts and Sciences (1) / Society and Career (1) / Basic Physical Education (1) / Fundamentals of Research Japanese I-A (2) / Fundamentals of Research Japanese I-B (2) / Fundamentals of Research Japanese II-A (2) / Fundamentals of Research Japanese II-B (2) / Information Literacy (Lectures) (1) / Information Literacy (Exercises) (1) / Data Science (2)
Year 2
Applied Physical Education (1)
Foundation Subjects for Major
Year 1
Basic Statistics (3) / Applied Statistics (3)
Year 2
Japanese Language and Studies I (3) / Japanese Language and Studies II (3) / Fundamentals of Natural Sciences I (4) / Fundamentals of Natural Sciences II (4) / Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences I (4) / Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences II (4)
Year 3
Linear algebra for data science (2) / Analysis for data science (2) / System theory for data science (2)
Major Subjects
Year 1
Current Issues Discussion Exercises I (5) / Current Issues Discussion Exercises II (6)
Year 2
Understanding of Japanese Culture and Society I (2) / Understanding of Japanese Culture and Society II (2) / Current Issues Analysis Exercises I (6) / Current Issues Analysis Exercises II (6)
Year 3
Japanese Cultural Communication I (3) / Japanese Cultural Communication II (3) / General Introduction to Natural Sciences I (4) / General Introduction for Natural Sciences II (4) / General Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences I (4) / General Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences II (4) / Current Issues Solution Proposal Exercises I (6) / Current Issues Solution Proposal Exercises II (6)
Year 4
Graduation Research (10)
MPU
Compulsory subjects stated by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
– Malaysian Students: Philosophy and Current Issues (2) / Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (2) / National Language A-I (2) / Integrity and Anti-Corruption (2)
– International Students: Philosophy and Current Issues (2) / Malay Language Communication II (2) / Integrity and Anti-Corruption (2)
Malaysia Time
(School Recommendation Scheme) This intake is exclusively reserved for applicants who meet the recommendation requirements outlined in the application guide www.utmy.edu.my/school-recomendation-scheme/.
Malaysia Time
(School Recommendation Scheme) This intake is exclusively reserved for applicants who meet the recommendation requirements outlined in the application guide www.utmy.edu.my/school-recomendation-scheme/.