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Diploma · Accounting

Diploma In Accounting

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak

Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
UCSI University
Campus
UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak
Study level
Diploma
Field
Business
Discipline
Accounting
Duration
2 years
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Diploma In Accounting
Intakes
January, May, September
Tuition
Estimated total tuition: MYR 48,918 (estimate)
Entry requirements
Academic: A-Level: Minimum 2 Principals (D)Academic: Accounting Related Certificate SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3): Pass Level 3 and pass SPM with at least 1 creditAcademic: SPM/O-Level: Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C) including Mathematics* and pass in EnglishAcademic: STPM: Minimum 1 principal (C) (CGPA2.0) in any subject; credit in Mathematics* and pass in EnglishAcademic: UEC: Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B) including Mathematics* and pass in EnglishEnglish: CEFREnglish: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS · minimum score 106English: IELTS Academic · minimum score 4.5English: MUET · minimum score 3English: O-Level English/IGCSEEnglish: Pearson Test of English · minimum score 43English: TOEFL Essentials (Online) · minimum score 6.5English: TOEFL iBT · minimum score 2.5 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)English: Cambridge English / Linguaskill · minimum score 140English: CEFREnglish: IELTS Academic · minimum score 4English: MUET · minimum score 2English: Pearson Test of English · minimum score 36English: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSEEnglish: SPM English LanguageEnglish: TOEFL iBT · minimum score 2 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)English: UEC English Language

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

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About this course

Diploma in Accounting addresses the basic accounting principles and practices for accounting in different types of business organisations as well as non-profit organisations. Besides specialising in financial accounting, this programme also equips students with knowledge and skills in management accounting, taxation, audit, and computerised accounting, which are necessary for a career in accounting. Essential knowledge in business is covered in core courses such as finance, management, marketing and entrepreneurship. From this programme, there are options for students in taking the next step, to pursue a bachelor’s degree, or any professional qualification, or enter the work environment.

How this course fits

Other study levels of Accounting at UCSI University

Fees

  • Estimated total tuition

    Approximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.

    MYR 48,918Estimate

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • January

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    A-Level: Minimum 2 Principals (D)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Accounting Related Certificate SKM, SKK (MQF Level 3): Pass Level 3 and pass SPM with at least 1 credit

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Mathematics (SPM level or equivalent): Students with Pass in Mathematics need to take enhancement course in Mathematics offered by UCSI University

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    SPM/O-Level: Pass SPM with minimum 3 credits (C) including Mathematics* and pass in English

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    STPM: Minimum 1 principal (C) (CGPA2.0) in any subject; credit in Mathematics* and pass in English

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    UEC: Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B) including Mathematics* and pass in English

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: CEFR Mid B1

    CEFR

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS 106

    Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS · minimum score 106

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: IELTS Academic Band 4.5

    IELTS Academic · minimum score 4.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: MUET Band 3

    MUET · minimum score 3

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: O-Level English/IGCSE C

    O-Level English/IGCSE

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: Pearson Test of English 43

    Pearson Test of English · minimum score 43

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: TOEFL Essentials (Online) 6.5

    TOEFL Essentials (Online) · minimum score 6.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: TOEFL iBT 2.5

    TOEFL iBT · minimum score 2.5 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: Cambridge English / Linguaskill 140

    Cambridge English / Linguaskill · minimum score 140

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: CEFR B1 (with at least two skills at B1)

    CEFR

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: IELTS Academic Band 4

    IELTS Academic · minimum score 4

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: MUET Band 2

    MUET · minimum score 2

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: Pearson Test of English 36

    Pearson Test of English · minimum score 36

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C

    SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Language Grade B+

    SPM English Language

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: TOEFL iBT 2

    TOEFL iBT · minimum score 2 (new TOEFL 1-6 scale)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: UEC English Language Grade A2

    UEC English Language

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Diploma In Accounting?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does Diploma In Accounting take?

2 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Diploma In Accounting cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 48,918 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: CEFR; Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS, minimum score 106; IELTS Academic, minimum score 4.5; MUET, minimum score 3; O-Level English/IGCSE; Pearson Test of English, minimum score 43; TOEFL Essentials (Online), minimum score 6.5; TOEFL iBT, minimum score 2.5; Cambridge English / Linguaskill, minimum score 140; CEFR; IELTS Academic, minimum score 4; MUET, minimum score 2; Pearson Test of English, minimum score 36; SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE; SPM English Language; TOEFL iBT, minimum score 2; UEC English Language. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Sarawak campus), Kuching, Sarawak.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

A Zawqari advisor can answer your questions on WhatsApp. We aim to respond within about 30 minutes; this is not guaranteed.

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