General studies
The Department of General Studies delivers compulsory MPU units that support personal and academic growth. These units help students understand society, practice responsible citizenship, and strengthen essential humanity skills in the Malaysian context. Students also gain valuable learning and collaborative experiences within Curtin’s diverse, multicultural community.
Message from the Head of Department
Hi and welcome to Curtin University!
I am Valerie Velina, MPU Program Coordinator. MPU or General Studies Unit is the compulsory unit you going to take along with your core units. Do make sure you pass all of them as it is a prerequisite for the award of each and every bachelor’s and diploma degree.
So why study MPU? Commonly, we as educated people should understand that general studies is one of the key tools to help us to grow both on a personal as well as academic level. It narrows our sense of perceiving the world and comprehending the circumstances around us. Specifically, MPU units aim to equip students to be part of a harmonious and responsible community through consolidating and broadening our knowledge, especially in the Malaysian context. In addition to enhancing the acquisition, mastery, and applications of spreads of humanity skills.
Lastly, I hope all of you will savor this priceless opportunity to learn new skills and have real-life experience working with your friends, both in our beautiful multi-ethnic Sarawak and diverse international community here at Curtin University!
Valerie Velina Anaelechi,
Head , General Studies Department
General education subjects
The Malaysian Ministry of Education officially announced that from 2014, the General Education subjects or Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) will replace the Compulsory Subjects or Mata Pelajaran Wajib for all private higher education institutions in Malaysia, including Curtin University Malaysia. The new MPU units will affect all new undergraduate students enrolled from 2014 onwards. Students undertaking foundation, Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy are exempted from doing MPU units.
The Private Higher Education Institution Act 1996 (Act 555) stipulates that every private higher education institution teaches the following compulsory subjects. These units, in compliance with Section 43(3) Act 555, are compulsory for both international and Malaysian students in order to graduate.
Our people
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Valerie Velina Anaelechi | Senior Lecturer, Head of Department |
| Farahezza Hairon Nizar | Lecturer |
| Ariffin Bin Mohamad | Lecturer |
| Nancy Anak Ujan | Associate Lecturer |
| Dr Noraisikin Sabani | Senior Lecturer |
