Programme Type:

Course Overview

Actuaries are professionals deal with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty. In addition, they can be consultants to other businesses, including sponsors of pension plans; and to government agencies such as bank Negara Malaysia. The 3-year BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science programme provides a solid grounding in mathematics, accounting, finance and statistic to integrate theories with actual experience and build a foundation for students to pursuit professional career in the financial risk management industry.

Students will be furnished with the essential leadership qualities, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, as well as entrepreneurial and managerial skills that will enable them to face the challenging yet exciting world, where risks can be turned into opportunities.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCSI Foundation year

Minimum CGPA 2.0 including Mathematics

STPM

A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade (C) (CGPA 2.0) in any two subjects, and a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level.

A-Level

Minimum 2 principals (E) including Mathematics

UEC

Minimum 5 credits (B6) including Mathematics

National Matriculation

Minimum CGPA of 2.0 including Mathematics

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Minimum score of 26 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics

Canadian Pre-U

Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects inclusive of Mathematics

AUSMAT/ HSC/SACE/TEE/WACE

Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects inclusive of Mathematics

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60% including Mathematics

Diploma (Business-related)

Minimum CGPA of 2.0 Including Mathematics

Other equivalent qualifications

To be reviewed by the faculty on a case-to-case basis

English Language Requirements:

Local Students

Minimum B+ in the English Language subject at SPM or Minimum A2 in UEC level or Minimum C in SPM English Language 1119/ O Level English/ IGCSE or MUET Band 3. If English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution that uses the English Language as a medium of instruction can be granted an exemption from the University English requirements and MQA requirement.

International Students

  • IELTS minimum Band 5.5
  • TOEFL  (Internet-based) minimum 46
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Test minimum score of 160
  • Pearson Test of English minimum score 51
  • MUET minimum Band 3 

International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling on the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929).

Placement into the various levels of English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking additional English proficiency courses.

Fees

Local Students: RM 72420
International Students: RM 83400

This information was accurate on : 01/04/2021
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