Foundation In Arts (Social Sciences And Liberal Arts)

As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes the workforce, one-third of today's skills are expected to change, with some becoming obsolete. In this uncertain landscape, one undeniable truth is that the future workforce must embrace lifelong learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Our Foundation in Arts programs focus on the holistic development of well-rounded students, enhancing both numerical and communication skills, as well as multidisciplinary thinking and analysis. You will be trained in innovative approaches that encourage critical thinking, allowing you to explore and evaluate issues rather than simply memorizing facts. Engaging in discussions and learning to present ideas in the format expected at higher education will be key components of your journey. Led by distinguished professors and experienced industry practitioners, the interactive, student-focused teaching style, delivered in small groups, prepares you to become an independent and active learner, ready for your undergraduate studies in fields such as mass communication, psychology, English language and communication, or education.

Academic Requirements

• SPM / O-levels: 5 credits

• UEC: 3 credits

• Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Foundation in Arts (For entry into BA (Hons) Psychology)

• SPM / O-levels: Minimum 5 credits including credit in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English

• UEC: Minimum 3 credits including credits in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English

Foundation in Arts (For entry into BA (Hons) English Language and Communication / BA (Hons) Mass Communication)

• SPM / O-levels: Minimum 5 credits including credit in English

• UEC: Minimum 3 credits

• Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Requirements

• Minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language

• Band 2 in MUET

• 30-31 in TOEFL

• 4.0 in IELTS

• Grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119

• Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR

• 140 in Cambridge English Qualification/ Cambridge Linguaskill

• 36 in Pearson Test 

Note: Candidates not meeting the above requirements will need to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.

Core Subjects

• Web Development
• Computing Studies
• Quantitative Methods

Common Courses

• Accounting Practice
• Principles of Economics
• Introduction to Business
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Writing for Academic Purposes
• Office Applications
• Fundamentals of Database
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Elective Courses

Students are required to take 3 elective courses below during their Foundation Studies:

• Critical Thinking Skills
• Smart Learning Technology
• Fundamentals of Oral Communication
• Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management