Course overview
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | April, July, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | S$ 13,270 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | S$ 17,222 |
About
The Diploma in International Studies is designed to:
- provide a programme that covers the academic aspect as well as the vocational aspects of International Studies
- prepare students for careers in the International Studies environment.
- provide students with academic and professional skills to develop solutions requiring a holistic outlook in International Studies
- provide students with critical, independent and cooperative learning skills so as to facilitate their response to continuous future international change.
- develop students' intellectual skills, communications ability and team working capability.
- provide students with opportunities for progression into Degree Programmes of international standard in relevant areas.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- S$ 13,270
- Local students
- S$ 17,222
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- S$ 42
- Local students
- S$ 199
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- S$ 684
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
| GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
| SPM | • 3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History); |
| IGCSE/O-LEVELS | • 3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels; |
| UEC |
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC; |
| CERTIFICATE |
• Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent; |
A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above. Credit in English is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
• IELTS : 5.0 |
Curriculum
Semester 1
- English for Academic Purposes
- Managing Business
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Practical IT Skills
Semester 2
- Professional Communications
- Academic Research Skills
- Global Business Trends
- Journalism and Society
Semester 3
- Sustainable Lifestyle and Communities
- Issues in World Politics
- International Relations
- Critical International Film Studies
Semester 4
- Debating the Past
- Modern Political Ideas
- Philosophy Life and Existence
- Environment Issues and Case Studies 1
- Industrial Design: History and Context
Semester 5
- Local & Global Perspectives in History
- War, Peace and Cooperation
- Cinema Film Analysis
- Environment Issues & Case Studies 2
- Industrial Design: Style and Substance