General Studies Modules

What are you looking for?

All students both Malaysian and international are required to enrol in, complete, and pass the General Studies (MPU) modules before graduating.

This is a precondition for the award of degrees in Private Higher Educational Institutions (PHEI) under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). As a private higher educational institution, University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is subject to PHEI regulations effective 1 September 2013 (Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia Administrative Circular JPT / GS1000-606 JLD.1 (30) dated 22 July 2013).

Important Note:

New students from the September 2023 intake will follow the 2023 MPU structure and complete all assigned modules.

New students from the February 2022 intake will follow the 2022 MPU structure and complete all assigned modules.
Returning students who join before January 2022 intake will continue under the 2013 MPU structure and complete all assigned modules.

Please note that the MPU structure may be updated from time to time based on the latest guidelines.

Why General Studies Matters

At UNM, the General Studies Department is committed to making MPU modules meaningful for your academic and personal growth. These modules are designed to:

Build study and employability skills to support your academic success and future career.

Strengthen leadership, writing, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship skills to prepare you for life after graduation.

Encourage community engagement through co-curricular activities or community service, helping you develop empathy, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.

For Malaysian students, MPU modules promote national unity and contribute towards the spirit of nation-building. For international students, they provide an introduction to Malaysian culture and communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia, which is widely used in everyday life.

Contact Us

For any questions about General Studies, you can reach us via email or drop by our office. Our administrative staff will be happy to assist you.

Location: General Studies Office (Block E, Room EA02)