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Foundation Studies (Social Sciences and Liberal Arts)

UCSI University

Level

foundation

Duration

1 Year / 3 semesters (14 weeks per semester, no short semester)

Location

Sarawak, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

RM 34,406 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program 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 education).

Step confidently into the future workplace with the right knowledge and skills - let us show you the way.

Integrating both coursework and written examinations, this programme incorporates a practice-oriented approach and furnishes students with relevant interesting, stimulating and hands-on experience via a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises. Different dynamic learning processes are employed in the delivery of this programme including lectures, tutorials, computer lab work, team-based projects, real-life system developments, presentations and independent projects, to name a few, supervised by both university lecturers and industry experts alike.

Key Modules

  • 1Core Subjects
  • 2Web Development
  • 3Computing Studies
  • 4Quantitative Methods
  • 5Common Courses
  • 6Accounting Practice
  • 7Principles of Economics
  • 8Introduction to Business
  • 9Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 10Writing for Academic Purposes
  • 11Office Applications
  • 12Fundamentals of Database
  • 13Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • 14Elective Courses
  • 15Students are required to take 3 elective courses below during their Foundation Studies:
  • 16Critical Thinking Skills
  • 17Smart Learning Technology
  • 18Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  • 19Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Entry Requirements

  • Other qualifications
  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Foundation in Arts (For entry into BA (Hons) Psychology)
  • Minimum 5 credits including credit in Mathematics and a science subject & Pass English
  • 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)
  • Minimum 5 credits including credit in English
  • Minimum 3 credits
  • English Requirement for Foundation in Arts
  • Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic, 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, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
  • Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
  • Academic Requirements

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