FOUNDATION IN ARTS (MASS COMMUNICATION, PSYCHOLOGY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION, EDUCATION)
Overview
One third of today’s skills are expected to change and some will no longer be needed – thanks to the Fourth Industrial Revolution that is unfolding. Amidst uncertainties, one undisputed fact remains - the future workforce must embrace lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling.
Our Foundation in Arts programmes emphasise the importance of holistic development of well-rounded students in both numerical and communication skills as well as multidisciplinary thinking and analysis.
You will be trained in innovative ways, designed to help you ponder issues through instead of reciting facts. Relish discussions, exploration and evaluation of issues, as well as learn to offer ideas in the style and format expected for higher education.
Our notable professors and established industry practitioners adopt an interactive and student-focused teaching style, in small groups, to help you become an independent and active learner, in preparation for your undergraduate degree (mass communication, psychology, English language & communication or
Entry Requirements
SPM / O-levels : 5 credits
UEC : 3 credits
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency : Overall average score of 60%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency : Overall average score of 50%
TO PURSUE 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
TO PURSUE 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 deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency : Minimum overall average of 50%
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency : Minimum overall average of 60%
English Language Requirements
A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or MUET Band 5; or a score of 196 (computer-based) / 525 (writing-based) / 69-70 (internet-based) in TOEFL; or Band 5.5 in IELTS.
In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.
International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the Certificate in English programme (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University.
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Malaysia Students
RM 18,000
International Students
RM 20,000