ADMISSION AUGUST 2011 ACADEMIC SESSION 2011/2012

List of Programmes Offered and Entry Requirements:

First Degree Programmes Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Master Programmes Doctor of Philosophy Programmes

GENERAL NOTES:
a) b) Application for admission to the First Degree of the University must be made online through the Ministry of Education Higher Education Centralised Admission Systems (HECAS) website at http//www.hecas.edu.com. The closing date is 5th March 2010 Applications for admission to the Master and PhD Degree programmes of the University must be made on the prescribed Application Forms available from the Office of the Admissions Office, UNISSA or downloaded from the website http//www.unissa.edu.bn. The closing date for submission of application forms for Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Master Degree Programmes by Coursework and Dissertation is 31st March 2011. The University will only consider application with qualifications obtained from a University / Institution / Examination Board recognised by the University Senate. Applicants must pass the security screening and medical check. Art or English as a Second Language in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE A Level is not considered as a subject for entry to the first degree programmes. Only short listed / successful candidates will be contacted. The University reserves the right to reject applications which are incomplete, received after the closing date or containing false information. For entry to the first degree programmes, only BruneiCambridge GCE A Level qualification or equivalent qualifications obtained in not more than three (3) sittings within the last 3 years will be considered, except for applicants applying under Mature Candidates category. Fulfilling the minimum entry requirement does not guarantee admission to the University programmes as admission to the programmes is competitive and subject to availability of spaces. Copy of completed application forms submitted to HECAS together with certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents must be submitted to the Admissions Section, UNISSA, before or by 7th March 2011. Applicants from serving government officer and the private sector employees must submit their copy through their respective Heads of Department / Section / Unit; or Company Manager. The programmes and the entry requirements are correct at the time of advertised, however the University reserves the right to change the entry requirements and programmes to be offered when necessary.

c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k)

Code A 001 A 002 S 001 S 002 U 001 U 002 Q 001 B 001 B 002

Programme
Bachelor of Arabic Language Bachelor of Islamic History and Civilization Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh & Qada) Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh & Usul) Bachelor of Usuluddin (Tafsir & Hadith) Bachelor of Usuluddin (Aqidah & Daawah) Bachelor of al-Quran and al-Qiraat Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance Bachelor of Business Management

Duration

Medium of Instruction

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Entry Requirements
a) Applicants applying for admission to Arabic-medium degree programmes should have passed the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) or its equivalent with an average grade Jayyid or a minimum points of 160 in 2 subjects or 200 in 3 subjects in Brunei-Cambridge GCE A Level in Arabic-medium; and the subjects should be at the minimum grade D. b) . Applicants applying for the Bachelor of al-Quran and al-Qiraat should fulfill the entry requirements of the Arabic-medium degree programmes stated above and be able to memorize 30 juz al-Quran satisfactorily. Applicants who are able to memorize 10 to 20 juz al-Quran satisfactorily may also be considered. c) Applicants with a Diploma Aliyah Qiraat al-Quran or its equivalent recognised by the Universitys Senate may also be considered for the Bachelor of al-Quran and al-Qiraat programme. d) All applicants applying for admission to Arabic-medium degree programmes who had fulfilled the entry requirements into the Arabic medium programmes have to sit for Arabic and English Language Placement tests and attend and pass a 3-months Intensive Arabic and English Language Courses.

48 months full-time

Arabic

48 months full-time

e) Applicants applying for admission to English-medium degree programmes should have passed (i) the Primary School Religious Examination certificate (ii) a. the Brunei-Cambridge GCE A Level or its equivalent with at least a minimum points of 160 in 2 subjects or 200 in 3 subjects; and the subjects should be at the minimum grade D; or

English
L 002
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Shariah (BSL)

b. the International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination with a minimum score of 28 points. (iii) at least a credit 6 both in Mathematics and in English Language at Brunei Cambridge GCEO Level or a grade C in IGCSE English or an IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550. f) Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) may be considered, subject to fulfilling the requirements of the relevant programme. g) Applicants for LLB & BSL double degree programme should also pass General Paper (GP) subject with at least grade B in Brunei-Cambridge GCE A Level or a pass with at least grade C in another English medium subject which is considered relevant by the University.

60 months full-time

NOTE:

Brunei-Cambridge A-Level Grade Point guide: Grade A = 120 points Grade B = 100 points Grade C = 80 points Grade D = 60 points

MATURE CANDIDATES:
The University may admit an applicant to a first degree programme of the University as a mature applicant if the candidate fulfills the following conditions: a) He/she is at least 25 years of age on the date of admission to the degree programme; b) For admission to English-medium degree programmes, the applicant should have passed: (i) the Primary School Religious Examination certificate; (ii)at least 4 Brunei-Cambridge GCE O Level subjects and one Brunei-Cambridge A Level subject for English-medium programmes or has taken the Higher National Diploma (HND) in the field relevant to the degree programme to which admission is sought; (iii) at least a credit 6 in English Language at Brunei Cambridge GCEO Level or a grade C in IGCSE English or an IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550; c) For admission to Arabic-medium degree programmes, the applicant: (i) (ii) should have passed 4 subjects (including Arabic language) in SPUB with grade Jayyid and STPUB Examinations with at least grade maqbul; has passed the Arabic Language Test conducted by the University

d) He/she has had not less than five (5) years working experience in areas relevant to the degree programme to which admission is being sought;

Code

Programme

Duration

POSTGRADUATES DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Medium of Instruction Entry Requirements

1) Applicants must have: a) the Primary School Religious Examination certificate; b) i. a degree in Shariah or Law (LLB) from any university or institution recognized by the University Senate; or ii. other first degree qualifications recognized by the University Senate, have work experience as a legal practitioner or in related areas for at least three (3) years, and have been recommended by the Head of Department where the applicants are working, may be considered. 2) All applicants who had fulfilled the entry requirements may have to sit and pass a University Admissions Test.

L 101

Diploma in Islamic Law and Legal Practice

48 months part-time

Malay

Code

Programme

Duration

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

Medium of Instruction Entry Requirements
1. Candidates must: a) have passed the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Ugama Brunei (STPUB) or its equivalent with an average grade Maqbul or 2 subjects (one of which is a related subject) in Brunei-Cambridge GCE A Level examination or in any public examinations recognized by the Government or

L 102

Higher National Diploma Dirasat Islamiyyah

24 months full-time

Arabic
b) c) d)

have National Diploma or its equivalent certified by the Senate of UNISSA; have passed the Primary School Religious Examination certificate be able to read the Qur'an properly; Have a basic knowledge of Arabic language;

2. Other conditions as determined by UNISSA from time to time

Code

Programme

Duration BY COURSEWROK ONLY 12 24 months full-time Or 24 - 48 months part-time

MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Medium of Instruction

Entry Requirements a) Applicants must have obtained a First Degree with at least a Second Class Honours or Jayyid in the relevant discipline; or have obtained a First Degree in the relevant disciplines and had not less than three (3) years working experience in the related fields.

B 201

Master of Islamic Banking and Finance

English

b) Applicants applying for admission to Arabic-medium Master degree programmes will be required to sit and pass an Arabic Language test. Date of test to be confirmed. c) Applicants applying for admission to English-medium Master programmes should have passed (i) the Primary School Religious Examination certificate (ii)at least a credit 6 both in Mathematics and in English Language at Brunei Cambridge GCEO Level or a grade C in IGCSE English or an IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550.

A 201 S 201

BY COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION Master of Arabic Language Master of Shariah Master of Usuluddin Master of al-Quran and al-Qiraat

U 201 Q 201

12 24 months full-time Or 24 - 48 months part-time

Arabic

d) All applicants applying for the Master of al-Quran and al-Qiraat should fulfill the entry requirements of the Arabic-medium Master degree programmes stated above and be able to memorize 30 juz al-Quran satisfactorily. Applicants who are able to memorize 10 to 20 juz al-Quran satisfactorily may also be considered. e) All applicants who had fulfilled the entry requirements may have to sit and pass a University Admissions Test.
NOTE:

BY RESEARCH ONLY

A 201 S 201 U 201 L 202 B 202

Master of Arabic Language Master of Shariah Master of Usuluddin Master of Law Master of Islamic Banking and Finance

12 24 months full-time Or 24 - 48 months part-time

Arabic Arabic/English/Malay English/Malay English

a)
b)

The Masters programmes by Coursework and Coursework & Dissertation will only be offered if there are at least five (5) candidates registered for each of the programmes. Interested applicants for the Master programmes by research only, are advised to consult the relevant faculty before making a formal application. Application can be submitted to the University at any time of the year.

Code A 301

Programme
Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language

Duration

DOCTOR PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES

Medium of Instruction Entry Requirements a) Applicants must have obtained relevant Masters degree from institutions recognised by the University Senate. b) Applicants who obtained the relevant First Degree with First Class Honours may be considered. c) All applicants applying for the Doctor of Philosophy of al-Quran and al-Qiraat should fulfill the entry requirements stated above and be able to memorize 30 juz al-Quran satisfactorily. Applicants who are able to memorize 10 to 20 juz al-Quran satisfactorily may also be considered. d) All applicants who had fulfilled the entry requirements may have to sit and pass a University Admissions Test.

Arabic
36 months full-time or 60 months part-time

Q 302

Doctor of Philosophy in al-Quran and al-Qiraat

S 301

Doctor of Philosophy in Shariah

NOTE:

Arabic/English/Malay
U 301
Doctor of Philosophy in Usuluddin

Interested applicants are advised to consult the relevant faculty before making a formal application. Application can be submitted to the University at any time of the year.