Our aim on this degree is to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the main subjects you are studying, together with a capacity for critical and evaluative thinking. To achieve this, we aim to offer a stimulating, challenging, but supportive learning environment for our students, and to encourage autonomous learning.
Changes due to COVID-19
Any future COVID-related restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place.
We are working hard to plan for a number of possible scenarios. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
Academic support
You'll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Professor Chew Ging Lee is the Head of Business School.
To Apply
Wherever you are in the world, you can apply to study at the University of Southampton Malaysia via our website.
Find out more about how to apply
Accreditation
You'll graduate with a degree accredited by:
- ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- AIA (Association of International Accountants)
- AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
Typical entry requirements
Entry Qualifications for Undergraduate Courses
Successful applicants typically have AAB A-levels or equivalent. Offers typically exclude General Studies.
The below subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the following list if combined with other academic subjects:
- Applied subjects
- Art: including Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles
- Communication Studies
- Communication and Culture
- Creative Media
- Creative Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Dance
- Drama
- Film Studies
- Health & Social Care
- Home Economics
- Hospitality and Supervision
- ICT/IT
- Leisure Studies
- Media Studies
- Music Technology
- Outdoor Education
- PE
- Performing Arts
- Public Services
- Sports Studies/Science
- Theatre Studies
- Travel & Tourism
- World Development
Please note: Computing, Computer Studies, Product Design and Applied Business (single and double awards) are not considered to be restricted subjects
The equivalent to that would be:
| Award | Qualification |
|---|
| A-level |
AAB excluding General Studies, with Mathematics (minimum Grade 6/8) in GCSE/SPM |
| IB Diploma |
Pass with 34 points overall, 17 at Higher Level, including Standard Level/Higher Level in Mathematics (minimum grade 4) or Mathematics in 18 MYP (minimum grade 5) or Mathematics (minimum grade 6/8) in GCSE/SPM |
| STPM |
A-A-B excluding General Studies, with Mathematics (minimum grade 6/8) in GCSE/SPM |
| UEC |
AAAAA, with Mathematics (minimum grade 6/8) in GCSE/SPM/UEC |
| Foundation Year |
Foundation Year programmes from the other institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in all components or Grade C in SPM 1119 English (cohort before 2021), SPM CEFR Level B2 or above (cohort from 2021 onwards), Grade C in GCSE English, Grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, B3 in UEC English or equivalent.
Please CLICK HERE for the current English language requirements, a list of qualifications and tests the University of Southampton recognises and a list of exempt countries.
Selection process:
As well as 'A' levels (as awarded in the UK secondary education system) we will accept an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University for entry to our courses.
This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about
equivalent
entry requirements and qualifications for your country.
Typical course content
Your A level results will determine which core or compulsory modules you'll need to take. Please see the programme specification for the most up-to-date module lists.
This course is very flexible and can be tailored to your own interests and career plans. You could choose to learn more about international banking, or select modules in other areas of business and management such as marketing, human resources management, or project management.
With this course, you can:
- benefit from direct contact with research-led academics who are experts in corporate governance, taxation, auditing, and financial accounting and reporting
- gain a thorough grounding in management and financial accounting theory and practice
- explore possible career paths by taking optional modules in a range of business and management topics
- benefit from our strong links with industry, including an opportunity to present an assignment to audit partners from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- attend guest lectures
- gain accreditations that will enable you to apply for exemptions from professional exams
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the
programme and the learning outcomes that a typical
student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage
of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide
or website).
Tuition fees
| Year of study | Mode of study | Malaysian | International |
|---|
| 2023 |
Full-time |
RM38,500 |
RM44,660 |
Scholarships and bursaries are available at the University of Southampton Malaysia
Funding opportunities Costs associated with this course
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such
essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the
academic requirements for each programme of study.
In some cases you'll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated
with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also
ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and
Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.
