The
academic curriculum at KYUEM is very demanding. On top of
their core 3 or 4 A-Level subjects, student also read an extra
one or two AS Level subjects of their choice and other compulsory
Key Skills subjects which may include ICT Skills, Thinking
Skills (certificated by Cambridge Examination Syndicate) and
the compulsory Islamic/Moral and Malaysian Studies.
Students normally take three A-Levels, although it is possible
to take four. The College has three academic
departments, the Department of Arts, the Department of Science
and the Department of Mathematics.
The following A-Level subjects are currently offered by the
Arts Department - Accounting, Economics, English Literature,
History, Sociology and Business Studies.
The Science Department is responsible for Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Computing and Psychology.
The Maths Department is responsible for Mathematics and Further
Mathematics.
Certain A-Level subject combinations are advisable for entry
into particular disciplines at degree level. Mathematics and
Physics are essential requirements for an Engineering degree.
Students aiming for a career in Chemical Engineering would
be strongly advised to take Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Most students find that three A-Levels provide them with more
than enough work. In order to study Medicine, both Mathematics
and Chemistry are essential and Biology or Physics would be
a logical third choice. On the Arts side, Accounting, Economics
and Business Studies are clearly suitable for students who
are seeking a career in business, finance or the legal profession.
Both English Literature and History are highly valued by universities
in the United Kingdom because they develop independent thought
and sharpen critical awareness and linguistic skills.
Students are able to take combinations from across the three
departments. For example, a student wishing to study certain
types of engineering at university could take Economics as
a third A-Level along with Mathematics and Physics. Many universities,
in fact, would welcome such a combination as evidence of breadth
as well as depth.
The grades needed to enter higher education vary from university
to university. The most prestigious universities require students
to gain passes at A and B grades. Entry requirements also
depend to some extent on the subject they are planning to
study at university. Medicine for example, is very competitive
and aspiring doctors require very high grades.
Students
at university are expected to do a good deal of work on their
own. Individual research is not only encouraged, but is essential.
Success at A-Level demands a similar approach. This is what
makes A-Level study such an excellent preparation for university
courses.
At KYUEM we believe that students should take responsibility
for their own learning and develop the critical faculties
necessary for success at A-Level and beyond.
Much of the teaching and learning is enquiry-based and students
are expected to work out problems for themselves rather than
relying on 'spoon feeding'.
The College's well-qualified academic staff offer students
the highest standards of guidance and tuition both inside
and outside the classroom. Our teachers make time to see students
individually to help them with their studies.
