TAR UC_Prospectus Book 2018

Minimum Entry Requirements 1419BACHELOR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONDEGREE Foundation Option SPM O Level UECFACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, ARTS AND HUMANITIESCommunication Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant (Track A) subjects. subjects. subjects.Bachelor ofCommunication Compulsory subjects:(Honours) in Advertising SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in the following subjects:-Bachelor of OR - SPM Mathematics/O Level Mathematics/one Mathematics subject in UECCommunication - English Language(Honours) in Foundation in ArtsBroadcasting (Track B) 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects. subjects. subjects.Bachelor of Compulsory subject:Communication SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language(Honours) in JournalismBachelor ofCommunication(Honours) in MediaStudiesBachelor of PublicRelations (Honours)Bachelor of Corporate Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevantCommunication (Track A) subjects. subjects. subjects.(Honours)[Only in Penang Branch OR Compulsory subjects:Campus] Foundation in Arts SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in the following subjects:-Social Science (Track B) - SPM Mathematics/O Level Mathematics /one Mathematics subject in UEC - one science subjectBachelor of Social - English Language*Science (Honours) inPsychologyHumanities Foundation in Arts (Track A) 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant OR subjects. subjects. subjects.Bachelor of Arts(Honours) English with Compulsory subjects:Drama (i) SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in one Mathematics subject (ii) SPM Grade B/O Level Grade B/UEC Grade B4 in English Language Foundation in Arts (Track B) 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects. subjects. subjects. Compulsory subject: SPM Grade B/O Level Grade B/UEC Grade B4 in English Language* Grade B and above in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants with a pass in SPMEnglish Language/Grade D or Grade E in O Level English Language/Grade C in UEC English Language.Note:a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.b) Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.c) Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Minimum Entry Requirements 1150BACHELOR ENTRY QUALIFICATIONDEGREE Foundation Option SPM O Level UECFACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, ARTS AND HUMANITIESCreative Arts Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevantBachelor of Design (Track A) subjects. subjects. subjects.(Honours) in FashionDesign OR Compulsory subjects: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in the following subjects:-Bachelor of Design - SPM Mathematics/O Level Mathematics/one Mathematics subject in UEC(Honours) in Graphic - English Language*Design AND Applicants must pass a specified portfolio test and interview to be conducted by TAR UC Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant (Track B) subjects. subjects. subjects. Compulsory subject: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language* AND Applicants must pass a specified portfolio test and interview to be conducted by TAR UCCreative Arts Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevant (Track A) subjects. subjects. subjects.Bachelor of CreativeMultimedia (Honours) Compulsory subjects:Hospitality OR SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in the following subjects:-Management - SPM Mathematics/O Level Mathematics /one Mathematics subject in UEC - English Language*Bachelor of Hospitality Foundation in Arts 5 Credits in the relevant 5 Grade C in the relevant 3 Grade B in the relevantManagement (Honours) (Track B) subjects. subjects. subjects.Bachelor of Tourism Compulsory subject:Management (Honours) SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language*Bachelor of Hospitalityand CateringManagement (Honours)[Only in Perak BranchCampus]Bachelor in TourismManagement (Honours)(Event Management)[Only in Perak BranchCampus]* Grade B and above in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants with a pass in SPMEnglish Language/Grade D or Grade E in O Level English Language/Grade C in UEC English Language.Note:a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.b) Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.c) Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Centre for Pre-University Studies 1511The Cambridge GCE A Level programmeThe Cambridge GCE A Level is a prestigious and internationally recognised pre-university DURATIONqualification for entry into a wide range of degree and professional programmes. The ALevel syllabi are well-designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of relevant subjects, 4 Semesters (18 Months)equipping you with the requisite knowledge, essential skills and attributes which are highlydemanded by universities. The TAR UC A Level provides you with a strong academic INTAKEgrounding, allowing for a successful progression into tertiary studies in the fields ofmedicine, sciences, engineering, business, social science, and the humanities. January and MayGENERAL PROGRESSION ROUTE BACHELOR (HONOURS) DEGREE A Level Science (Partial List) SPM/ Tunku Abdul Rahman University College O Level/ University of Cambridge, UK equivalent University of Oxford, UK London School of Economics & Political Science, UK A Level Arts Imperial College London, UK Durham University, UK University College London, UK University of Warwick, UK University of Birmingham, UK University of Edinburgh, UK University of Southampton, UK Newcastle University, UK University of Glasgow, Scotland University of Nottingham, UK University of Manchester, UK University of Sheffield, UK Queen’s University, Belfast, UK Cardiff University, UK University of Bradford, UK University of Strathclyde, Scotland University of Wales, UK Northumbria University, UK Oxford Brookes University , UK University of Sunderland, UK Heriot-Watt University, UK University of Reading, UK Wesleyan University, USA Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA St. Cloud State University, USA Kansas University, USA University of British Columbia, Canada Australian National University, Australia University of Melbourne, Australia University of Adelaide, Australia University of South Australia, Australia Monash University, Australia University of Western Australia, Australia University of Macquarie, Australia University of Tasmania, Australia Otago University, New Zealand University of Queensland, Australia Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HK University of Hong Kong, HK City University of Hong Kong, HK Lingnan University Hong Kong, HK National University of Singapore, Singapore Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Singapore Management University, Singapore Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Tsinghua University, China

Centre for Pre-University Studies 1152COMBINATIONS OFFEREDGCE A LEVEL SCIENCE PSB PSC# PSD PSECompulsory General Paper General Paper General Paper General PaperCore Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Physics Physics Physics Physics Chemistry Chemistry Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Biology Computer Science Chemistry EconomicsGCE A LEVEL ARTS PAL PAMCompulsory General Paper General PaperCore Accounting Accounting Business Business Economics Economics Law Mathematics** Students without SPM Additional Mathematics/O Level Mathematics-Additional are strongly discouraged from taking Mathematics (A Level Arts).# Subject to minimum number of students.The Centre reserves the right to change the subject combinations without prior notice. The choice of combination offered is at the discretion of the Centre.A Level examinations are structured as Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Two (A2) Level which may be taken separately ortogether. With this structure, students can plan their learning and are given more opportunities to do well in the examinations. TheGeneral Paper is an Advanced Subsidiary Level subject. Students can choose three or four subjects at Advanced Level.MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY QUALIFICATION SPM O Level UECCambridge GCE 5 Credits in the relevant subjects. 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects. 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects.A Level Science Compulsory subjects: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in the following subjects:- (i) SPM Mathematics/O Level Mathematics/UEC Advanced Mathematics (I or II) (ii) two relevant science subjects (Physics/Chemistry/ Biology) (iii) English Language*Cambridge GCE 5 Credits in the relevant subjects. 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects. 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects.A Level Arts Compulsory subject: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language** Grade B and above in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) conducted by TAR UC is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicantswith a pass in SPM English Language/Grade D or Grade E in O Level English Language/Grade C in UEC English Language.Note:a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.b) Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.c) Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Centre for Pre-University Studies 1513Testimonials Yap Kwan Ken Voon Yi Teng I like the warm and welcoming learning Choosing TAR UC’s A Level programme environment at CPUS where students is unquestionably the wisest decision and lecturers have a very close I’ve ever made. I have benefitted from relationship. Our A Level lecturers are a very generous merit scholarship very approachable, caring and they and also a world class pre-university are always there to assist us. I would education. Students also get to enjoy not achieve excellent results and the comprehensive facilities including a Cambridge Top in the World award for state-of-the-art cyber centre and a both AS and A Level Mathematics if large library. I am also most indebted not for their guidance. to my passionate A Level lecturers who wish for nothing but the best for4 ‘A*’s their students. If I were to summariseReading Actuarial Science at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman my A Level experience at TAR UC in one word, it has to be ‘FANTASTIC’! 3 ‘A*’s, 1 ‘A’ Reading Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London, UK Tong Wei Hang Valerie Sia Jie En TAR UC’s Cambridge A Level students Cambridge A Level has made a are well-supported by a variety of positive impact on me as I’ve grown facilities and services available on so much academically and personally campus. A Level is a very tough over the past 1.5 years. I have made pre-university programme but the many friends and our lecturers learning environment at TAR UC is greatly nurtured us as individuals by very conducive and supportive. Our not only imparting knowledge to us lecturers are always accessible, and but by guiding us to become better they are always willing to go the extra persons. Each lecturer has his/her mile to guide us. They will also push own teaching style, which makes you beyond your limits, but your hard our classes more interesting. If you work will eventually pay off. seek for a balance between studies and a vibrant student life, TAR UC is1 ‘A*’, 3 ‘A’s definitely the right place for you!Reading Law at Cardiff University, UK 2 ‘A*’s, 2 ‘B’s Reading Pharmaceutical Science at Tsinghua University, ChinaWinson Soo Weng Shern Lai Shi Xiang TAR UC’s Cambridge A Level has Studying Cambridge A level at TAR UC is one of the best decision I have made prepared me well for my bachelor in my life. The A Level programme has equipped me with the knowledge and degree programme at NTU. The skills essential for my undergraduate study. I appreciate the fact that TAR lecturers at TAR UC are very UC has complete facilities especially the library which is full of relevant experienced, amiable and helpful. My academic materials. A Level lecturers motivated me to develop a positive mindset towards my studies and helped me to discover my passion. Besides that, I enjoyed using the top-notch facilities available at the laboratories and library. I would definitely recommend post-SPM students to pursue their pre-university4 ‘A*’s studies at TAR UC. 4 ‘A*’s Reading Actuarial Science at the London School of EconomicsReading Chemistry and Biological Chemistry at Nanyang and Political Science, UKTechnological University, Singapore

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 154 Centre for Continuing and Professional Education WHO WE ARE The Centre for Continuing and Professional Education (CPE Centre) was established in 1999 to provide continuing professional education and lifelong learning opportunities to university college staff, students, alumni and the public. As part of TAR UC’s commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning, CPE Centre is entrusted with the role of designing, developing and delivering a wide variety of activities, workshops and programmes to meet the diverse learning needs of all parties. YE xplore theouWr oIdnedael rs oTfraAinpipnglied SSocluietinoncses

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 155OurCommitments 1 To coordinate and organise staff development programmes and to support the professional development of faculty and staff of TAR UC; 2 To be a training provider under the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC) or Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB); 3 To coordinate and organise training programmes for the public and corporate; 4 To organise Continuing Professional Development (CPE), Languages, and Lifelong Learning Programmes; 5 To be a one-stop centre for student placements to universities abroad; 6 To manage Business Incubation Centre and the entrepreneurial ventures of the University College; 7 To design, coordinate and organise mobility programmes for students and corporate clients; 8 To provide administrative services and facility support for the organisation of professional conferences, symposiums, forums, seminars, workshops and talks;

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 156Effective Training Begins Here!We provide one-stop training solution to students, alumni, individuals, communities and businessesthrough workshops, seminars, short courses on professional, managerial, technical and soft skills whichare conducted on a regular basis.As an Approved Training Provider of Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB), we offer quality andeffective training programmes for individuals to learn and enhance essential knowledge and skills requiredat the workplace and to become more competitive in the market.At CPE, we assist our clients to fulfill their training needs by offering customised in-house programmesthat are specifically tailored to meet our client’s organisation training needs and goals. We work withvarious clients in order to fully understand their needs and to deliver practical training solutions that willgive incredible results.TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES LANGUAGE SHORT COURSESWe offer comprehensive range of Teacher Development workshops A variety of language short courses such as English, Japanese,to help teaching professionals to develop their knowledge and skills French, Korean and Mandarin are offered to students, staff, alumnirequired of an effective educator. These workshops are designed and public at CPE.to enhance participants’ pedagogical skills that are necessary forbecoming a more effective and well-rounded teaching professional. The AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level) course is offered with assessment that can be used to satisfy the University College’sPROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT English Language entry requirement. Intensive classes are alsoPROGRAMMES conducted to prepare students for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) and IELTS examination.We offer examination focused revision courses on professional andtechnical qualifications such as ACCA, AXP, CCNA, CIM, CFA, CFP,CIMA and ICSA. These revision courses are facilitated by qualifiedand experienced facilitators from the industries. CPE is the GlobalLearning Premium Partner for CIMA and also the appointed EducationProvider for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and the CharteredInstitute of Marketing (CIM).CONFERENCES KOREAN LANGUAGE CENTREAt CPE, we play an active role in organising conferences for the The Korean Language Centre at CPE was established in DecemberUniversity College. The Centre is the Secretariat for the TAR UC 2015 in collaboration with Dankook University Korea (DKU).International Conferences on Learning and Teaching which is Comprehensive Korean Language courses are conducted withorganised to promote and share research knowledge, experiences customised curriculum from DKU to prepare students for the Testand expertise on developments in learning and teaching, as well as, of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) which is the admission requirementbest practices in higher education. into Korean universities. Classes are facilitated by experienced and licensed instructor from DKU.VOCATIONAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING For more information about CPE courses and training, kindly visit our website at www.tarc.edu.my/cpe. If you are interested in any of theIn support of lifelong learning, we conduct courses that enhance the customised programmes, you may email us at [email protected], social and cultural interests of individuals on topics suchas health, fitness, dance and sport, living skills, and cooking. Skill-based short courses are also conducted in collaboration with branchcampuses and faculty branches for the public to master basic hands-on skills to enhance their personal development. These programmesrange from Information Technology to mushroom cultivation, bakingand cake decoration.

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 157STUDENT PLACEMENT SERVICES TO OVERSEAS GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTSINSTITUTIONS At CPE, we organise customised inbound mobility programmes forThe Study Abroad Unit (SAU) is the gateway for TAR UC community students from various parts of the world at our campus and branchand public to further study in prestigious partner universities around campuses. Our programmes are designed and tailored specifically tothe world, mainly in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea and meet students’ learning objectives and at the same time providingUnited Kingdom. opportunity for students to experience Malaysian culture and hospitality, by focusing on:We are a one-stop centre that offers complete placement servicesto assist students to explore their study options and provides • Knowledge and skills acquisition or enhancement such as Englishstudents with all of the information and guidance they need to live Language, Business, Information Technology and Technicaland study abroad, from visa application to travel and accommodation competenciesarrangements. • Networking with industries • Company visits • Interactions with TAR UC students • Excursion trips to Kuala Lumpur city centre and outstation To-date, we have hosted students from Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, United Kingdom, Vietnam, China and France. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information on student mobility programmes.SAU works closely with partner institutions to organise talks,workshops, Information Day and Student Placement Day on aregular basis to enable students to meet up with the universities’representatives to explore their options in overseas education.If you are interested to further your studies overseas, make anappointment with us today!

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 158 CORPORATE MOBILITY PROGRAMMES The Centre has extensive experience in organising corporate mobility programmes for the past six years. With strong international engagement, we receive corporate clients from overseas under the corporate mobility programme. Increasingly, organisations are having programmes initiatives set up in APAC region, requiring them to train their staff for the job. With such market change, organisations need to customise corporate mobility programmes to prepare a ready pool of employees to meet this industrial trend. We welcome both inbound and outbound corporate mobility programmes! Please contact us for further consultation on customised mobility programme for your organisation. We believe with our strong link in the local market and overseas industries, we are able to meet your goals and offer a customised programme that will benefit your organisation. BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE The Business Incubation Centre is an on-campus entrepreneurial resource centre established by TAR UC with the aim to accelerate the transformation of ideas to marketable innovations focusing on start-up companies by TAR UC staff, students and the public in general. We collaborate with external organisations to provide relevant resources and services to support business incubation activities such as : • Workshops and talks to inspire students to become an entrepreneur; • Business Ideation session for participants to bounce and share business ideas; • Sharing sessions on business models by successful entrepreneurs; • Workshops on writing business proposals, and preparing participants to be ready for pitching to potential investors and mentors.

Centre for Continuing and Professional Education 159Training facilitiesCPE also offers well-equipped training facilities and rooms for rent which include:• Seminar rooms with various seating capacity;• A lecture theatre with seating capacity of 110 persons;• Single and twin-sharing accommodation at FERNHOUSEFERNHOUSEConveniently located on campus, the FERNHOUSE provides a comfortable haven for those travelling on business and away from home. Theaccommodation offers 30 rooms and has a scenic view of greenery. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and come equipped with a telephone,en-suite bathroom, coffee/tea making facilities, complimentary bottled water, internet access and free parking. Wifi is available at the receptionarea and TV room. Other amenities include a refrigerator and a microwave oven in the pantry, a swimming pool, a gym, squash courts and acafeteria, all within a short walk away and for the convenience of the guests.

Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research 160 Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research The Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research (CPSR), located at the Postgraduate Studies and Research building (Block SB) of TAR UC East Campus, is a one-stop centre responsible for the support and administration functions of postgraduate study and research programmes in the University College. The services provided by CPSR include admission and support for high quality postgraduate teaching and research. CPSR also provides and encourages high quality research activities and impactful innovations within the UC community. dvancing Research Opportunities

Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research 161Postgraduate ProgrammesTAR UC currently offers postgraduate Master’s programmes in Business Administration, Life Sciences and Physical Sciencesareas in full time and part time modes of study. Depending on the nature of the subject, two modes of postgraduate programmesare currently offered in TAR UC, namely by coursework or by research. Students can choose to study as a full time student or apart time student. The length of study can range between 1½ years to 2 years for full time study or 3 years to 4 years for part-time study.Postgraduate by coursework programmes in TAR UC are developed in consultation with employers and professionals in theindustry to ensure relevance and acceptability to commerce and industry. Global perspectives are sought with key partneruniversities overseas to ensure global and international relevance so that our graduates are well fit for the global workplace.With the global changing economy in sight, a graduate qualification has become a necessity in achieving greater career leveragein the global marketplace.Postgraduate by research projects in TAR UC are often value-added with strong industry-relevant component. The researchprojects often solve real-life and industry-relevant problems or innovation for the future. TAR UC provides wide-reachingimpact of research projects through its postgraduate by research programmes. TAR UC has strong partnership with renowneduniversities worldwide and with the industry. The partners join hands in researching innovative products and find solutions toacademic and industry challenges. More information about our research interest areas, research development, our academicexpertise and cutting-edge facilities can be found at each of the academic Faculties’ websites.POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED :Master of Business Administration (MBA)This MBA programme is structured with the aim to produce competitive graduates with intellectual, creative and cognitiveskills and strong entrepreneurial spirit necessary to meet the demand of a challenging business sector. Through this MBAprogramme, graduates will be able to synthesise, evaluate and recommend appropriate strategies and policies to manageeffectively an organisation’s operations and needs in today’s dynamic and challenging business environment. The programmeseeks to facilitate graduates to develop higher levels of business knowledge and practical skills for a successful career inmanagerial positions in any industry.The MBA programme is designed as a dual award programme in collaboration with the Edinburgh Napier University (ENU),United Kingdom (UK). Under this Dual Award MBA programme, students shall spend two weeks of residential study in ENU togain learning and research exposure under a typical UK MBA Programme.Minimum Entry Requirements :• A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent qualifications as accepted by the Senate; or• A Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA below 2.50 or its equivalent qualifications can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in relevant fieldEnglish Entry Requirement :• IELTS Band 6.0 (for Malaysian)• IELTS Band 6.0 overall with no component less than 6.0 (for International student)Mode of Study :• By coursework and offered as full time study (for all) or part-time study (for Malaysian only)Length of Study :• Full time study (minimum 1½ years) and part-time study (minimum 3 years)Estimated Fees :• RM 21,790 (full time, Malaysian), RM 31,248 (exclude EMGS, full time, for international student)• RM 22,705 (Part-time, for Malaysian only)Dual Award Fees (Compulsory) :• RM 12,200 (or £2,200). Scholarship are available for qualified and outstanding students

Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research 162 Master of Science by research : Master of Science (Life Sciences) Master of Science (Physical Sciences) Currently, our Life Science/Physical Science research covers a wide scope of projects in multidisciplinary approach from structural biology, bioinformatics, and chemistry to pharmaceutical sciences. We have a broad range of expertise within our comprehensive research areas which include cell biology that covers epigenetic control of gene expression, chromosome function and genome stability; cancer research which studies the mechanisms of cell growth and duplication; biotechnology; microbial regulation; bioinformatics; proteomics; bioengineering for agricultural and environmental industries; molecular modelling; detailed characterisation of synthetic organic or inorganic compounds including those with application in homogeneous catalysis, nanotechnology, coordination chemistry, ligand design and supramolecular chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, heterocyclic chemistry and the development of synthetic methods and strategies leading to the synthesis of biologically important molecules and superconducting and electronic materials. Some of the research studies also lead to the development of drugs and therapeutic compounds for humans and animals and disease control agents for plants. We hope with the knowledge of related disciplines, and the technologies used in the postgraduate studies, you can consider a career in commercial or academic research. Our postgraduate programme by research will help you explore the latest methods or techniques development and you will investigate the fundamental scientific problems and techniques in the field you chose. Each student of Master’s by Research will work with his/her postgraduate academic supervisor to focus on a specific research interest area. A student will be assigned to an additional industry supervisor if the research project is an industry collaboration research project. Scholarship and Research Assistantship are available for qualified and outstanding students. Please visit Faculties’ website to look for supervisor and research projects, call and meet up with academic staff to identify supervisor before filling the application form. Minimum Entry Requirements : • A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent grade which is approved by the Senate; or • A Bachelor’s Degree not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above 2.50 can be accepted, subject to rigorous internal assessment approved by the Senate; or • A Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA below 2.50 with 5 years of relevant working experience in the field of study approved by the Senate English Entry Requirement : • IELTS Band 5.5/TOEFL Score 525 (for international student) • MUET Band 4.0/IELTS Band 5.5/TOEFL Score 550 (for Malaysian) Mode of Study : • By research and offered as full time study (for all) or part-time study (for Malaysian only) Length of Study : • Full time study (minimum 2 years) and part time study (minimum 4 years) Estimated Fees : • RM 10,685 (full time, for Malaysian), RM 17,622 (exclude EMGS, full time, for international student) • RM 11,800 (Part-time, for Malaysian only) Application form is available at https://web.tarc.edu.my/portal/cpsr/admission/index.jsp

Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research 163TAR UC has, in the pipeline, upcoming Master’s and Doctorate by coursework or by research programmes in the areas as listed below: ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCECGOORVPEORRNAATNECE INFVINEASNTCMEENANT D FOOD SCIENCE UpcomingARCHITECTURE AND BUILT Postgraduate SPORTS Programmes SCIENCEENVIRONMENT COMMUMNAICSASTION COSMCPIUENTECRE BAUNSAINLYETSISCSO IFNTTHEIRNNGEST

Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research 164 Research ctivities TAR UC has established 20 Research Centres and one Research Institute within the respective faculties to support the postgraduate degree by Research. The Research Centres / Insitute focus on the following research areas: microbiology, biotechnology, advanced nanocomposite, nano-polymer, chemical analysis, applied physics, embedded system, ICT, sports and health science, STEM Education-Technology, multimodal signal processing, psychology, instructional strategies, business and policy, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability research. To support the research Centres and Research Institute, TAR UC provides adequate laboratory facilities and dedicated postgraduate library to cater for the different needs of research activities and make knowledge accessible anytime anywhere. TAR UC also equips with many state of the art analytical tools and testing instruments such as Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Fluorescent Spectrometer, Gas Chromatography, Spectrophotometer, Scanning Electron Microscope, Spectral Analyzer and many more for the analyzing of samples which are obtained from the conducted research experiments. These supports and setup are showing the TAR UC commitment to ensure the smooth-running of research activities and meeting the research outcomes within a given time frame. The research supervision will be provided by TAR UC experience research scholars who are expert in their respective areas of research. TAR UC receives numerous research grants and funding from the government such as Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), Ministry of Finance (MoF), private companies and industries to support the research particularly in the area of STEM education and ICT research, life science and chemistry, local crops productivity, innovative materials, public health and safety. TAR UC also encourages inter-university and industry research collaboration with IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, IKM, MPOB, Meisei and many more to synergize the research outcomes and keeping up-to-date industry needs from time to time. We welcome research assistants and postgraduate students to join our progressive research team. If you have a good Bachelor’s Degree, apply to be a Research Assistant with us and you may be sponsored with scholarship to do Master’s degree by research and undertake part-time tutoring in the relevant Faculty. Come and talk to our academics in the faculty to discuss research proposal for admission to postgraduate by research programmes or for research assistantship post. Feel free to drop by at CPSR office at Block SB East Campus for assistance.

Semester Dates 2018 intakes DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES March 2018 Intake May 2018 Intake October 2018 IntakeNew Students Orientation - 21/5/2018 - 28/5/2018 – 14/10/2018 15/10/2018 – 3/3/2019First Semester 5/3/2018 – 27/5/2018 3/9/2018 – 6/9/2018 21/1/2019 – 24/1/2019 7/9/2018 – 21/9/2018 25/1/2019 – 12/2/2019Study Leave - 22/9/2018 – 14/10/2018 13/2/2019 – 3/3/2019Semester Examination 23/4/2018 – 5/5/2018Semester Holidays 6/5/2018 – 27/5/2018Second Semester 28/5/2018 – 14/10/2018 15/10/2018 – 3/3/2019 4/3/2019 – 26/5/2019Study Leave 3/9/2018 – 6/9/2018 21/1/2019 – 24/1/2019 -Semester Examination 7/9/2018 – 21/9/2018 25/1/2019 – 12/2/2019 22/4/2019 – 4/5/2019Semester Holidays 22/9/2018 – 14/10/2018 13/2/2019 – 3/3/2019 5/5/2019 – 26/5/2019Third Semester 15/10/2018 – 3/3/2019 4/3/2019 – 26/5/2019 27/5/2019 – 13/10/2019Study Leave 21/1/2019 – 24/1/2019 - 2/9/2019 – 5/9/2019Semester Examination 25/1/2019 – 12/2/2019 22/4/2019 – 4/5/2019 6/9/2019 – 18/9/2019Semester Holidays 13/2/2019 – 3/3/2019 5/5/2019 – 26/5/2019 19/9/2019 – 13/10/2019 January 2018 Intake FOUNDATION AND A LEVEL PROGRAMMES September 2018 Intake May 2018 Intake (Foundation Programmes only)New Students Orientation 15/1/2018 14/5/2018 14/5/2018 – 9/9/2018 12/9/2018First Semester 15/1/2018 – 13/5/2018 6/8/2018 – 8/8/2018 10/9/2018 – 13/1/2019 9/8/2018 – 17/8/2018 3/12/2018 – 5/12/2018Study Leave 9/4/2018 – 11/4/2018 20/8/2018 – 9/9/2018 6/12/2018 – 14/12/2018 17/12/2018 – 13/1/2019Semester Examination 12/4/2018 – 4/5/2018 10/9/2018 – 13/1/2019 3/12/2018 – 5/12/2018 14/1/2019 – 12/5/2019Semester Holidays 7/5/2018 – 13/5/2018 6/12/2018 – 14/12/2018 8/4/2019 – 10/4/2019 - 11/4/2019 – 19/4/2019Second Semester 14/5/2018 – 9/9/2018 17/12/2018 – 13/1/2019 -Study Leave 6/8/2018 – 8/8/2018 22/4/2019 – 12/5/2019Semester Examination 9/8/2018 – 30/8/2018 14/1/2019 – 12/5/2019AS Trial Examination 9/8/2018 – 30/8/2018 8/4/2019 – 10/4/2019 13/5/2019 – 8/9/2019Semester Holidays 3/9/2018 – 9/9/2018 11/4/2019 – 19/4/2019 5/8/2019 – 7/8/2019 11/4/2019 – 19/4/2019 8/8/2019 – 16/8/2019Third Semester 10/9/2018 – 13/1/2019 22/4/2019 – 12/5/2019 - May 2019 – June 2019 19/8/2019 – 8/9/2019Study Leave 3/12/2018 – 5/12/2018 13/5/2019 – 11/2019Semester Examination 6/12/2018 – 28/12/2018 9/9/2019 – 13/9/2019 30/9/2019 – 11/2019AS Trial Examination - October 2019 – November 2019Semester Holidays 31/12/2018 – 13/1/2019Note: CIE AS Examination October 2018 – November 2018(FOR A LEVEL ONLY)Fourth Semester 14/1/2019 – 12/5/2019A2 Trial Examination 8/4/2019 – 12/4/2019Semester Holidays 29/4/2019 – 12/5/2019Note: CIE A2 Examination May 2019 – June 2019The above dates may be subject to change