After high school
DISTED College offers various programmes for school leavers
DISTED College is a premier not-for-profit institution of higher learning, with 30 years of academic distinction, and an alumni base of more than 7,000 students. As the pioneer of preuniversity studies in Penang, and with a recognised and accredited diploma and degree programmes of study, DISTED College provides quality, relevant, and wholesome education to students from all walks of life.
The college operates from two exquisite heritage properties – the Yeap Chor Ee Heritage Campus situated at Macalister Road and the DISTED School of Hospitality Management located at the Wawasan City Campus on China Street Ghaut within the UNESCO World Heritage City of George Town.
School leavers thinking about their future after high school can be very challenging but there is always support available to them towards mapping a career pathway. One of the many ways that may lead to a rewarding career is to continue further education and training.
School leavers can opt for the DISTED diploma programmes with the options of business and accountancy and hospitality management. Upon completion, students can articulate into the second year of the 3+0 Staffordshire University degree programmes conducted locally at DISTED College. Students can choose from the options of business management, accounting and finance, international business management, marketing management, and events management to continue their education journey.
In addition to DISTED’s diploma programmes, students will be rewarded with dual award certification. Diploma graduates will be awarded a BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) by Pearson which is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and recognised globally in both education and corporate sectors.
Alternatively, school leavers who are keen on social science and humanities studies can choose to pursue HELP University’s degree programme in Psychology at DISTED College. Students can be assured that the teaching quality, assessment, programme syllabus and structure are the same as that conducted at HELP University. The course combines a unique blend of academic learning and practical training skills led by professional instructors.
Students will benefit from hands-on training and realworld projects exposure that would lead to suitable job opportunities after graduation.
DISTED School of Computing and Engineering offers school leavers an option to study abroad in Japan. The first Japanese Transfer Programme is open to all Malaysian and international students who wish to pursue their studies in the field of Computing and Electronic Engineering and earn an undergraduate or even a postgraduate qualification in Japan.
Furthermore, a Free Japanese Language Proficiency course worth up to RM8,000 will be given to students who sign up the programme for May intake.
DISTED College’s tuition fees are relatively lower compared with other postsecondary options. In addition to the lower tuition fees, DISTED College has established awards such as The Wawasan Education Foundation Award and the Yeap Chor Ee Charitable Trust Award, The DISTED Merit Award, The DISTED Degree Award, The DISTED President’s Scholar Award and the DISTED Sports Excellence Award, which are based on student academic achievement, socio-economic background and extra-curricular activities.
Do not stop at high school, enrol now for the future and beyond, by calling 04-229 6579 or visit www.disted.edu.my