Brickfields Asia College (BAC)

Institution Overview

Background of the Institution

Brickfields Asia College (BAC) has established itself as the Fastest & Smartest Way to over 300 UK degrees. With partnerships and affiliations with over 25 UK universities and professional organisations, BAC offers its students access to over 100 world-class degrees and professional qualifications that can be completed either locally or abroad. Its longstanding reputation for educational excellence is proven by their excellent results, highly sought after graduates and numerous industry and CSR awards.

Pre-University

The Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A-Level is the ideal pre-university programme for students who are yet to decide on a specific tertiary education path because it leads to a broad range of programmes. Students can select from a wide range of A-Level subjects that BAC offers which include Biology, Chemistry, Law, Economics, Accounting, English Literature and Mathematics allowing them to progress onto a variety of degree programmes in Law, Business, Medicine, Finance, Engineering or Communication amongst others.

Students looking forward to getting a head start in their careers will find the BAC A-Level Express Route the perfect option for them. This unique programme coupled with BAC’s UK Transfer Degree Programme in Law or Business allows students to graduate up to two years ahead of their peers, making BAC the “Fastest and Smartest Way to Over 300 UK Law and Business Degrees”.

BAC’s A-Level students have received the Top in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for Law and Business Studies in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. For the sixth year running, Brickfields Asia College (BAC) A-Level students have received the prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards for their excellent results in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) series. Most recently in the November 2017 exams, Standard Route students Teoh May Xuan and Aishah Binti Norzali scored the highest marks in the world respectively for AS-Level Law and for AS-Level Business.

The Foundation in Arts Programme has been designed to provide a learning experience strongly focused on the development of academic skills and above all, fun! It provides an alternative route for students to progress onto a wide range of undergraduate degrees.

Law School

Students can opt to pursue their LLB (Hons) via the University of London International Programmes, the only external law degree recognized by the Legal Professional Qualifying Board. This programme allows students to complete all three years of study in Malaysia.

BAC also offers the UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law) where students are given options to either complete a 1+2 (1 year at BAC and 2 years at a partner University) or 2+1 (2 years at BAC and 1 year at a partner University depending on their preference.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded an LLB (Hons) degree from the respective university. BAC’s UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law) is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. Students graduating with a degree from a partner university will be accorded UK Qualifying status, making them eligible for the Bar Professional Training Course. Individuals intending to practice law with this degree can thus embark on either the BPTC in the UK or the Certificate in Legal Practice in Malaysia.

At the undergraduate level, BAC has produced 181 1st Class LLB (Hons) graduates over the past six years. Whilst at the postgraduate level, BAC students have secured 13 consecutive Tun Hamid Omar Foundation Awards for Best Overall CLP Student in Malaysia, 73 out of 91 Book Prizes and 75 out of 101 2nd Class Uppers awarded in the CLP examinations since 2005.

Business School

The UKT Degree Programme (Business) offer students a choice of degrees ranging from the most common (Business Management) and (Accounting and Finance) to the unconventional (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) from over 10 prestigious UK partner universities.

Accounting and Finance

At BAC, students interested in accounting can choose from the UKT Degree Programme (Accounting & Finance) offering degrees in Accounting and Finance from 4 prestigious UK partner universities or professional qualifications. This multi-disciplinary and globally-focused course enhances students’ all-round knowledge of business and develops essential technical knowledge, skills and expertise through practical, real-life application of accounting and finance concepts underpinned by academic theory. Recognised by the world’s leading accountancy bodies, this course is a great preparatory platform for advancement to professional accounting qualifications.

As this programme is accredited by the following bodies, graduates may be exempted from professional accountancy examinations, depending on the elective modules taken and passed.

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA).

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BAC is dedicated to transforming lives through education. Its mission is to provide a complete education ecosystem that creates real impact by producing global graduates with skills that transcend cultures and geographic borders.

This ecosystem focuses on four areas such as Student Services, Professional Development, Lifestyle and Skills which gives students a strong grounding to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, develops soft skills and creativity and instils the confidence to ride the wave of change in an increasingly globalised environment.

Facilities

Today, the KL campus comprises three premises which are all within walking distance of one another and equipped with state-of-the-art-facilities for teaching and learning. The BAC 2 building houses an impressive law library, lecture halls, state-of-the-art computer labs, a gymnasium, dance studio, moot court, cafeteria and the Sky Garden rooftop café.

Since 2013, BAC has invested over RM110 million in its PJ campus which includes a comprehensive library and research centre, computer labs, moot court, the BACteria food court, Chuen Hainanese Chicken Rice & Noodles restaurant, Rock Academy music school and the Monster Fit health and wellness centre. These facilities provide an engaging experience for students looking to have a balance between studying and leading a fun student life.

To cater to outstation students BAC operates a luxurious but reasonably-priced student residence called “The Mansion”. These high-end condominium units come with a gymnasium and BBQ areas. These accommodation units can house close to 600 students.