Foundation in Arts and Education

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM26,700

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Course Highlights

Established programme and quality teaching that will provide you with a seamless transition into your preferred degree programme in arts or social sciences
Participate in lectures, seminars and workshops, and follow a similar timetable to a typical undergraduate
Gain a UK degree from a top Russel Group university here in Malaysia
Ranked #108 in the world and #20 in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025)

Course Structure

Overview

Semester 1:

Typical Core Modules

Computer Basics and Operations Decisions
Contemporary Global Issues
Introduction to Social Science

Semester 2:

Typical Core Modules

Communication and Culture
Critical Thinking and Study Skills

Typical Optional Modules (choose any two)

Foundation in Language and Literature
Oral Communications for Academic Purposes
English for Academic Purposes
Introduction to Law
Elementary Economics and Mathematical Skills
Social Sustainability

Semester 3:

Typical Core Modules

Principles of Education
Basic Concepts of Politics and Philosophy

Typical Optional Modules (Choose any one)

Quantitative Methods for Business
Business Accounting

Typical Optional Modules (Choose any one)

Communications Politics and Media
English for Academic Purposes
The World Academy
Fundamentals in Economics
Basic Principles of Applied Psychology

Entry Requirements

3 Semester Entry:

SPM/GCSE/IGCSE: 5 Bs, excluding moral studies and religious studies. Consideration to be made based on relevant subjects.
IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP): 5,5,5,5,5 excluding Personal Project. Consideration to be made based on relevant subjects.

2 Semester Entry:

A Level: CCC, excluding critical thinking and general studies
AS Level: BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies
STPM: C+C+C+, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC: 4 B3s and 1 B4 in relevant academic subjects, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
IB Diploma: 24 points with 4,4,4 at Higher Level
SAM or other Australian Matriculations: ATAR 74 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 70% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects). Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements
High School Diploma (US Style Curriculum): Minimum final GPA of 3.0 (out of 4)

Applicants who are planning to progress to undergraduate programmes offered by Nottingham University Business School must have at least grade B in Mathematics at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent.

Applicants who have successfully completed 12 years of education (definitions will vary according to school system) and meet the entry requirements for the programme, may be eligible to apply for the 2-semester programme. Acceptance is at the discretion of the University.

English Requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
IB MYP: 4
MUET: Band 4
UEC: Grade B3

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

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