Introduction to the BA Programme
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences allows students, under the Generation Next degrees, to follow a broad-based curriculum on their way to obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree.
FASS Entry Qualifications
General Requirement | At least a credit 6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination
OR a grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) OR an IELTS score of 6.0** OR a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 OR Band B2 in the UBD English Proficiency Test |
‘A’ Level Qualification or its equivalent | A minimum of 160 points for two (2) ‘A’ Level passes
(Subjects such as Ulum Hadith, Ulum Al-Quran and Tahfiz Al-Quran are not included under the two ‘A’ Level passes required but may be considered as a third ‘A’ level subject) |
International Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score 24 points;
OR International Baccalaureate Certificate with a minimum score of 24 points including:
Re-sits / Upgrade of results are allowed. |
Higher National Diploma Qualification (HND) | 5 Merits of core modules excluding Communication Skills. |
Applicants with Prior Work Experience | At least five (5) years working experience; AND At least one (1) ‘A’ Level in a relevant subject OR five (5) merits and /or distinctions in HND, or its equivalent |
Please refer to the following documents for more information regarding additional requirements:
- English Language Requirements for Admission into UBD
- UCAS - International Qualifications (Comparisons of A-Level Qualification)
Moreover, please note that fulfilling the entrance requirements does not guarantee a place in the programme. Admission is competitive and may be limited.
Modules
To obtain a degree you must pass a number of modules. Once you pass a module you will be awarded modular credits, and you must receive a number of modular credits in order to obain a degree.
There are different types of modules offered as shown in the table below.
Module | Definition |
Levels: 1000 2000 3000 4000 |
These modules vary in difficulty and depth at Undergraduate study - Level 1000 indicating the lowest, and Level 4000 the highest. |
Level 5000 | These modules are designed for Postgraduate level depth, analysis and application. |
Breadth | These are modules that are taken from outside the declared Major and also, where required, outside the Faculty. |
Compulsory Breadth | These are modules that must be taken, but are part of the Breadth component of the degree. |
BA Regulations and Graduation Requirements
The regulations and graduation requirements depend on the semester / year of intake:
Year of Entry | Programme Structure | Degree Regulations |
Aug 2021 onwards | FASS BA Programme Structure | FASS BA Rules & Regulations |
Year of Entry | Programme Structure | Regulations | Graduation Requirements |
Aug 2016 to Jan 2021 |
Structure | Regulations | Requirements |
Aug 2017 to Jan 2021 |
Design and Creative Industries |
FASS MC Tracking form
Kindly use the FASS MC tracking form as a reference, to guide you on the right track and frequently review to ensure you have fulfilled the graduation requirements.
- Fill out the FASS MC tracking form and attach all the transcripts.
- Bring all documents and get advice from the Programme Leader/Coordinator of your Major
- After discussion, the Programme Leader/Coordinator will verify the form
- Students make a copy of the form for future reference
- Send the completed form to FASS General office (Room 2.03)
Download here: FASS MC tracking form
Note:
The FASS MC tracking form is to be used as a reference only, a guide for students to take the necessary steps to fulfill the graduation requirements.