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Undergraduate Programme Structure<br />

Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours<br />

[B.App.Sc. (Hons.)]<br />

The Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours is a three-year degree programme jointly<br />

offered by the four Pure Science Schools to produce graduates in the various fields of<br />

applied science. In their first year, students are required to take basic courses related<br />

to their major disciplines, which are Applied Physics, Geophysics, Analytical Chemistry,<br />

Industrial Chemistry, Entomology, Aquatic Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology,<br />

Parasitology, Plant Pathology, Applied Statistics and Operations Research, Mathematics,<br />

Engineering Physics and Medical Physics. In the subsequent years, students major in<br />

their chosen disciplines and minor in any one of the other science disciplines. There is,<br />

however, an exception to this, wherein a student may opt for a double-major programme<br />

in Mathematics and Economies (where Economics is offered through the School of<br />

Social Sciences). Courses offered are graded into three levels, viz levels 100, 200 and<br />

300. In order to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, students must accumulate<br />

105 credit units and fulfil all other relevant University requirements.<br />

Bachelor of Arts with Honours<br />

[B.A. (Hons.)]<br />

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours is a three-year degree programme offered by the<br />

School of Humanities. In the introductory year, students register for four foundation<br />

courses in disciplines like Bahasa <strong>Malaysia</strong>, English Language, Fine Arts, Geography,<br />

History, Islamic Studies, Literature, Music, Philosophy, and Performing Arts. In addition,<br />

the students must pass a course in Critical Thinking. Students are also encouraged to<br />

participate in the activities of uniformed bodies, sports, community service or cultural<br />

activities. After completing the introductory courses, the students major in one and<br />

minor in another of the above- mentioned disciplines. Islamic and Asian Civilizations<br />

is a compulsory course in the second year of study. In the final year, students continue<br />

with their subjects of specialisation. The graduation requirement is 100 credit units.<br />

Bachelor of Arts with Honours<br />

[B.A. (Hons.)] (Translation and Interpretation)<br />

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Translation and Interpretation is a three-year<br />

degree programme based on four components:<br />

1. The theoretical aspects of translation and interpretation.

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