By Ling Hui
KUCHING, Nov 10: Diploma students graduating from Sunway College Kuching can get exempted from taking year one in selected Bachelor degree courses should they choose to further their studies at any of the college’s 16 affiliate universities.
However, each university will have its own prerequisites and CGPA requirements for the students to be eligible for the exemption.
The list of 16 affiliate universities is as follows:
- Australian Catholic University
- Birmingham City University
- Cardiff University
- Deakin University
- Sunway University
- University of Canterbury
- University of Huddersfield
- University of Nottingham
- The University of the West of England, Bristol
- University of Wollongong
- Heriott-Watt University
- University of Western Australia
- University of Waikato
- Curtin University
- UCSI University
- Teesside University
On Friday (Nov 4), Sunway College Kuching, at its campus at Song Plaza, organised a University Placement and Career Day which saw the participation of 16 local and international universities from around the world.
Sunway College Kuching’s diploma students were invited to the exhibition to learn more about education opportunities after graduating from their undergraduate studies.
Now, let’s see what some of the affiliate universities have to offer.
“We focus on practice-led, knowledge-based learning, providing students with access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world experience. The university enjoys around 50 professional accreditations and has a well-established reputation for delivering in-company training and development programmes. ” — Birmingham City University, England
“We are a public-funded university and one of the fastest growing universities in Australia with more than 33,000 students. Large enough to make our mark on the work, but small enough that you’ll feel part of the ACU family.” — Australian Catholic University, Australia
“Nottingham is ranked in the UK’s top 20 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and The Times Higher Education 2023. We’re also the Sports University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2019 and 2021.” — University of Nottingham, England
“UWA has a 5-star rating for teaching quality, student demand, and student-teacher ratio, and our interdisciplinary and experience-rich education prepares students for the ever-changing world.” — University of Western Australia (UWA)
“We offer a wide range of courses such as business, designs, health sciences, engineering, education, social sciences and sciences. At University of Huddersfield, students learn from some of the best, helping them to be the best.” — University of Huddersfield
“UC is located in the beautiful garden city of Christchurch in the heart of the South Island of New Zealand. With affordable student housing in a park-like green campus and dynamic student clubs, UC is a special place to study and live.” — University of Canterbury (UC)
“Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt is a leader in ideas and solutions. With campuses and students across the entire globe we span the world, delivering innovation and educational excellence in business, engineering, design and the physical, social and life sciences.” — Heriott-Watt University
“UOW’s Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Wollongong is close to Sydney, just 90 minutes by road or train. It is the ideal place to live and study.” — University of Wollongong, Australia
“Cardiff University has excellent global reputation for the quality of its teaching and research strength. The University has two Nobel Prize winners, seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes, and is ranked 25th overall in the UK by Times and 166th in the world by QS.” — Cardiff University
“We offer a range of courses accredited by leading professional bodies, from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Our industry link offers hands-on placement opportunities to ensure our graduates are career ready.” — University of the West of England, Bristol
For more information, contact Priscilla Simon (+60 16-889 7813) or Julie (+60 12-889 1390). — DayakDaily
