Specific modules approach
THE University of Southampton has received approval from the Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA) to run its innovative Engineering Foundation Year course at its Malaysia campus in Educity, Johor.
The first cohort of students is expected to begin their studies next month.
The Engineering Foundation Year is a three-semester, 14-month programme specifically tailored to students who hold SPM/O-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students are guaranteed progression into undergraduate degrees either in Malaysia or at the university’s parent campus in the United Kingdom in the following areas of study:
University of Southampton Malaysia Campus Aeronautics and astronautics Electrical and electronic engineering Mechanical engineering
University of Southampton UK Acoustical engineering Aeronautics and astronautics Electrical engineering Electronics Electrical and electronic engineering Civil engineering Computer science Geophysics Mechanical engineering Ship science Physics and astronomy
The University of Southampton is well known for its engineering programmes and is ranked in the top three for engineering education in the UK.
“The University of Southampton is recognised among the top 1% of the world’s universities and our engineering programmes are consistently rated highly in university league tables. We are very proud of this reputation and believe that students who choose to study at the University of Southampton Malaysia Campus will receive a first-class education from a world-leading institution,” says Prof John W. McBride, the campus’ chief executive officer.
Unique curriculum, excellent teaching
The Engineering Foundation Year is unique in that the curriculum is not a generic, one-size-fits-all programme.
Rather, students take specific modules, including engineering principles, electricity and electronics, mechanical science and computer applications.
These modules are designed to strengthen students’ skills and knowledge in engineering science and mathematics, which are vital for those pursuing an engineering degree at the University of Southampton.
Students will study full-time through a combination of lectures, workshops, laboratories and private study and will be taught in small groups by a team of highly qualified and experienced educators who are specialists in pre-university education studies.
Critical thinking is also an important component of the modules. Assessment is mainly through written examination and coursework assignments.
The standard entry requirements are 5As at SPM/O-Levels, inclusive of an A in mathematics and physics.
Students with UEC qualifications require 6Bs, including B+ in mathematics and physics.
Scholarships with up to 100% tuition fee waiver are available for students with exceptional results for SPM or O-Levels.
For more information, call 07-560 2560 or e-mail marketing.malaysia@soton.ac.uk or visit www.southampton.edu.my