Foundation in Arts

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM19,800

Course Structure

  • Writing for Academic Purposes
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Computing Essentials
  • Positive Psychology
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Introduction to Business
  • Fundamentals of Ethics
  • Introductory Economics
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Introduction to Probability and Statistics
  • Introductory Calculus
  • Human Communication
  • Basic Office Application
  • Introduction to Structure
  • Introduction to Built Environment
  • Web Development
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Introduction to Law
  • Civic Studies
  • Smart Learning Technology
  • Media Literacy
  • Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
  • Analytical Drawing
  • Fundamentals of Design
  • Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Event Management
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Algebra and Trigonometry
  • Introduction to Language and Communication

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.
  • Candidates with a 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, 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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

RM200

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM19,800

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,230

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM21,930

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