BSc (Hons) in Computer Science

The Computer Science degree programme focuses on the design and development of systems infrastructure, as well as software and application technologies such as web browsers or databases. This programme has been developed according to the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Programme Standards for Computing and the Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Science published by the ACM-IEEE CS (Association for Computing Machinery and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, USA). It is designed to ensure that graduates are well equipped with the knowledge, principles and skills in developing new technological and innovative solutions in the field of Computer Science.

The curriculum provides a comprehensive foundation of computer science, allowing you to gain technical knowledge such as theoretical algorithmic foundations to develop cutting-edge software or computing solutions. During your studies, you will also have the opportunity to perform a range of activities such as analysing, modelling, designing, developing and evaluating computing solutions. There are also electives in specialised areas such as computer vision and computer security.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (minimum 2 Principals)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

60%

Monash University Foundation Year

60%

Sunway Foundation in Arts

CGPA 2.3

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.3

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs including Advanced Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Sunway Diploma

CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
* Students may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.

Other Qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications. An applicant with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
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Specific Requirements

Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent

Graduates from Foundation/Matriculation programmes without a credit in Additional Mathematics subject at SPM level to enrol and Pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject offered by the programme; and credit in Mathematics and one subject from either Science, Technology or Engineering discipline at SPM level

Note: Above requirements can be excluded if the Foundation/Matriculation programmes offered a Mathematics subject and the achievements are equivalent/higher than a requirement of a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level.

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B3 or B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
• ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Year 1

• Computer Mathematics
• Computer Organisation
• Database Fundamentals
• English for Computer Technology Studies
• Networking Principles
• Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
• Operating System Fundamentals
• Programming Principles
• Web Fundamentals

Year 2

• Communication Skills
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
• Free Electives (Choose 3)
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Engineering
• Discipline Electives (Choose 2)

Disipline Electives for Year 2 (Choose 2)

Data Science & Analytics

• Social & Web Analytics

Software Solutions

• Database Management Systems

• Digital Image Processing

• Functional Programming Principles

Networking and Security

• Data Communications

Software Design

• Information Systems Analysis & Design
• Programming Languages

Year 3

• Artificial Intelligence
• Capstone Project 1 & 2
• Distributed Systems
• Human Computer Interaction
• Internship
• Discipline Electives (Choose 3)

Discipline Electives for Year 3 (Choose 3)

Data Science & Analytics

• Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery Fundamentals

Advanced Artificial Intelligence

• Computer Vision
• Computational Intelligence

Software Solutions

• Concurrent Programming
• Database Engineering
• Mobile Application Development

Networking and Security

• Computer Networks
• Computer Security

Software Design

• Cloud Computing
• Software Architecture & Design Patterns
• UI/UX Design & Development

Free Electives

Note: These are just some of the electives

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Digital Economy
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Startup Foundry

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Critical Thinking
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Malay Language for Communication 2