Active international relation and dynamic economic development make East Asia an axis of the growing international trade.Globalization, followed by the idea of economic integration in East Asia is the force that creates trade opportunities and establishes new relationships in the interactions between countries in this region.
The importance of East Asia from the perspectives of geographic, economic and political strategies in the global arena has lead to the establishment of the Department of East Asian Studies offering a comprehensive education program.
The programme offers an integration of China Studies, Japan Studies and Korea Studies. Besides paying attention to the fields of economy, management and contemporary international relations, the teaching focuses on the languages of the three countries. The programme also offers courses on the East Asia Province to enrich students with knowledge and a deep understanding about the province.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues Civilizations
Co-Curriculum
East Asia Through Digital Lenses
Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
English Communication Course / Foreign Language
Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
Research Methods for Area Studies
International Relations of East Asia
Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course: Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Digital Humanities
Economic Development in East Asia
Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course from 1 package - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
Security Issues in East Asia
Package Core Courses: Choose 2 Course from 1 package - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
Research Project (P1)
Research Seminar
Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Courses from 1 Package - Refer to the attached list
Programme Elective Courses: Choose 1 Courses from 1 Package - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
Research Project (P2)
Package Core Courses: Choose 1 Courses from 1 Package - Refer to the attached list
Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
Industrial Training
Note:
*Courses for International Students
Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered.Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA.
Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer.
Chinese Studies Package
China Culture and Society of China
Chinese Language 1
Chinese Language 2
Political Economy of China
Chinese Language 3
Chinese Language 4
Chinese Language 5
Chinese Language 6
Korean Studies Package
Korea Culture and Society of Korea
Korean Language 1
Korean Language 2
Korea Political Economy of Korea
Korean Language 3
Korean Language 4
Korean Language 5
Korean Language 6
Japan Studies Package
Culture and Society of Japan
Japanese Language 1
Japanese Language 2
Political Economy of Japan
Japanese Language 3
Japanese Language 4
Japanese Language 5
Japanese Language 6
Core Course
East Asia Through Digital Lenses
Research Methods for Area Studies
International Relations of East Asia
Economic Development of East Asia
Security Issues in East Asia
Research Project
Research Seminar on East Asia
Industrial Training
Career Prospects
Academic Researcher, Corporate Communication Manager, Corporate Strategist in Multinational Companies, Cross-Cultural Trainer, Cultural Consultant, Diplomat, East Asian Market Analyst, Entrepreneur specializing in East Asian markets, Foreign Affairs Analyst, Foreign Policy Advisor, Government Policy Advisor, Intelligence Analyst, International Business Consultant, International Development Specialist, International Relations Specialist, Journalist/Foreign Correspondent, Language Instructor, Maritime Trade Analyst, Media Analyst, NGO Worker/Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist, Tourism Consultant, Trade and Investment Officer, Translator/Interpreter, University Lecturer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM52,800
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM
Malaysian Citizen
Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements: