Foundation Studies (Arts)

UCSI University

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM16,732

Course Structure

Actuarial Science Pathway

  • Core Subjects:
    • Calculus
    • Algebra & Trigonometry
    • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Common Subjects:
    • Accounting Practice
    • Principles of Economics
    • Introduction to Business
    • Fundamentals of Marketing
    • Writing for Academic Purposes
    • Office Applications
    • Fundamentals of Database
    • Introduction to Probability and Statistic

Management and Information Technology Pathway

  • 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

Mass Communication, Psychology, English Language & Communication, Education

  • 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

Built Environment

  • Core Subjects:
    • Calculus
    • Algebra & Trigonometry
    • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • 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

Hospitality and Tourism

  • 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

Arts and Design

  • 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

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

Built Environmen (special focus on):

  • Role of Engineers in Society
  • Elementary Engineering Design
  • any other elective of the student's choice

Entry Requirements

  • Accounting/Finance/Economics:
    • SPM: Pass SPM with minimum 5 credits and a credit in Mathematics
    • O Level: Minimum 5 credits(C) and a credit in Mathematics
    • UEC: Pass UEC with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Actuarial Science:
    • SPM: Pass with 5 credits (C)
    • O Level: Minimum 5 credits (C)
    • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6)
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Arts and Design:
    • SPM/O Level: 5 credits
    • UEC: 3 credits
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Built Environment: 
    • SPM/O Level: 5 credits (inclusive of Math for Architecture pathway)
    • UEC: 3 credits (inclusive of Math for Architecture pathway)
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management:
    • SPM/O Level: 5 credits
    • UEC: 3 credits
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Information Technology:
    • SPM: Pass with 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
    • O Level: Pass with 5 credits (C) including Mathematics
    • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6) including Mathematics
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Management:
    • SPM: Pass with 5 credits (C)
    • O Level: Minimum 5 credits (C)
    • UEC: Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6)
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • Social Sciences and Liberal Arts:
    • SPM/O Level: 5 credits
    • UEC: 3 credits
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • For Entry Into BA (Hons) Psychology:
    • SPM/O Level: 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
  • For Entry into BA (Hons) English Language and Communication/BA (Hons) in Mass Communication:
    • SPM/O Level: Minimum 5 credits including credit in English
    • UEC: Minimum 3 credits
    • Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
  • UEC English Language: Minimum grade of A2
  • MUET: Band 2
  • TOEFL: 30-31
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • O Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119: Grade C
  • CEFR: Grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
  • Cambridge English Qualification: 140
  • Cambridge Linguaskill: 140
  • Pearson Test: 36
  • Candidates with the qualifications stated above 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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

RM200

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM16,732

Other miscellaneous fees

RM880

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM17,512

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