What to study after A-Levels or STPM?

How to Choose the Right Course to Study after A-Levels or STPM Course?

Now that your A-Levels and STPM is over, as well as the UPU results are out, you have to choose your degree course to

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study. If you do not like what you have been offered for the public universities, you can always consider going into the private universities where the PTPN Loan can make it affordable.

In addition, the environment at some private universities help groom your communication and presentation skills which is valuable when you start work.

Choosing a university where the students mostly use English to communicate is important so that you can improve your English. According to a report in the Star newspaper, "A research study has confirmed that there is a correlation between English language skills and the salary gap between those who are proficient in the language and those who are not.

A study by research organisation Euromonitor International for the British Council states that the learning of the English language could increase the earning power of individuals in developing countries by approximately 25%.

A lot of students also like to wait a long while before they start their Foundation studies. We must keep in mind that "TIME = Money". The faster you begin your studies, the faster you complete, the faster you begin your work and gain valuable work experience and this translates to money in term of your salary.

Remember, the decisions that you make now, can change your life (in this case, your salary) forever. Take time to discuss with an experienced counselor to make your decisions wisely. Choose the university with the best environment and not the university with the cheapest fees, so that your salary will high for the next 60 years of your work life

Choose the Best course that fits you

Pharmacy lab at UCSI University

Choosing the right degree can be confusing. It is important to choose based on your results, your interests and the future job prospects.

For most courses, you will need at least 2 principals or 2 Cs (STPM) or 2Es for A-Levels in the relevant subjects to join the degree program. For Pharmacy or Medicine, you will need to have at least 3Bs.

If you have chosen the Science subject combination with interest in Chemistry, then you can consider the following:

1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Pharmacy
4. Food Science & Nutrition

Students who are into Biology can find fulfilment in degree programs like:

1. Biotechnology
2. Nursing
3. Biotechnology
4. Optometry
5. Nutrition 
6. Biomedical Science
7. Medicine

If you like to move around a bit and like Maths & Physics, you think logically and like to be organised, the following are engineering degree programs are good choices:

1. 

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   Mechanical Engineering
2. Mechatronic Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Communication & Electronic Engineering
5. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
6. engineering
7. mechatronic engineering
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Electrical Engineering
10. Telecommunication Engineering
11. Chemical Engineering
12. Petroleum Engineering
13. Aerospace Engineering
14. Aeronautical Engineering 
15. Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
16. materials engineering
17. architecture

Those with a passion for Maths only can consider:

1. Actuarial Science or Actuarial Maths
2. Accounting
3. Finance
4. Software Engineering
5. Information Technology
6. Game Technology

If you are good in Maths with a passion for computers, you can consider degree programmes like:

1. Software Engineering

   

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2. Forensic Computing
3. Information Systems Security
4. Intelligent Systems
5. Mobile Computing
6. Enterprise Computing
7. Multimedia Technology
8. Web Media Technology
9. computer science
10. Computing
11. IT
12. Software Engineering
13. computer science or computer engineering
14.  information systems security
15. Network Computing
16. Mobile Computing
17. Games Development
18. Game Technology

If you are a people person and like to help people out, like reading and research, you

can consider degree programs in:

1. Psychology
2. Law
3. Human Resource Management
4. Mass Communication
5. Media Studies
6. Public Relations
7. entertainment arts
8.  Social Media Marketing

Teaching is a good option for students who are caring, love children and desire to see them grow. You can choose Teaching

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English as A Second Language, Education and English or Early Childhood Education.

Those with a creative flair, love of building designs, history, and art can consider architecture.

Design oriented personalities who are creative have the following degree options:

1. Multimedia Design
2. Interior Design or Interior Architecture
3. Graphic Design
4. Product Design
5. Game Design
6. 3D Animation
7. Design
8. Multimedia Design
9. 3D Animation 
10. fashion design with marketing
11. product design
12. entrepreneurial design
13. Interior Design
14. Interior Architecture

Creative people who do not like Maths, and enjoy organising events, interest in strategies, writing, and interacting with people can consider degree courses in:

1. Mass Communication
2. Public Relations
3. Media Studies
4. Marketing
5. Hospitality or Hotel Management
6. Tourism Management

A love of travel, history, and desire to help people, the following degree courses are good:

Studying tourism is not boring as students will have hands-on experience in organising tours and going on an actual tour just like the Reliance College students in the picture. Reliance College is one of Malaysia's top tourism colleges with a wide network of its own Reliance Travel Agencies where graduates are able to find jobs easily with a good starting salary.

1. Hospitality Management
2. Hotel Management
3. Tourism Management

The business world is wide and students have a lot to choose from like:

1. Business Administration or Business Management
2. Management Science
3. Finance
4. Banking & Finance
5. Finance & Investment
6. Islamic Banking & Finance
7. Financial Economics
8. Economics
9. Accounting & Finance
10. Logistics
11. Human Resource Management
12. Accounting
13. Accounting & Finance
14. actuarial science
15. Business
16. business administration
17. business management

    

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18. Banking & Finance
19. Finance & Investment
20. FOREX & Investments
21. Investment & Risk Management
22. Insurance
23. Economics
24. Marketing
25. Human Resource Management
26. Logistics Management
27. Media Marketing 

Culinary Arts is an excellent choice for students who love to cook and like to use their hands. There are many types of cuisines to specialise in like Italian, French, Western, Asian, Chinese, Korean and others. Mixing Chemistry with culinary arts, you can go into molecular gastronomy.

After your A-Levels, you can consider studying locally in Malaysia at top universities such as Asia Pacific University, UCSI University, KDU University College,  and others. Or go overseas to MDIS Singapore or to Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Choosing the right course will depend on your results, personality, interests, job outlook and budget. It is important to talk to the right people to help you make this next important decision.

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EduSpiral Consultant Services represents the best colleges and universities in Malaysia offering a wide range of choices for students to choose from. These colleges and universities offer value for money in the quality of education and excellent facilities that you get.

These universities and colleges are chosen by EduSpiral because they represent the best in their fields in Malaysia and affordable. EduSpiral provides in-depth information and counseling on their courses so that students are able to make the right choice.

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