Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science

The Computer Science degree programme is designed to cultivate expertise in both system infrastructure and cutting-edge software applications, from web browsers to databases. Rooted in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency Programme Standards for Computing and guided by the esteemed ACM-IEEE CS curriculum, this programme ensures that graduates are equipped with the essential knowledge, skills, and innovative mindset needed to develop groundbreaking technological solutions in the ever-evolving world of Computer Science.

The curriculum offers a strong foundation in computer science, covering everything from algorithmic theory to hands-on software development. Students will engage in diverse activities such as analysing, modelling, designing, and evaluating computing solutions while also exploring specialised fields like computer vision and cybersecurity. Upon successful completion, graduates receive dual certification—one from Sunway University and another from Lancaster University—enhancing their academic credentials and global career prospects.

STPM

• Average C or GP 2.00 (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 entering Computer Science from a diploma qualification must come from a diploma related to Science and Technology)

* 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-by-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 enroll in a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate being awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with a 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
• IoT Networking and Security 

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

• 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