Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
SPM
Pass with minimum credits in any 5 subjects
Foundation in Arts
Your First Step Towards Your Dream
Intake starts in March, July, October
Duration
Full-time: 1 Year
Programme Level
Foundation
Awarding Institution
University of Cyberjaya Main Campus
Available to International and Domestic students.
(N/0011/3/0144)05/29(MQA/PA17225)03/29
Overview
Is the Foundation in Arts programme for You?
At UoC, our Foundation in Arts programme is specifically tailored to prepare students for a seamless transition into various undergraduate programmes.
This intensive preparatory course is structured with a focus on equipping students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in higher education. Alongside academic development, this programme emphasizes extracurricular activities that cultivate leadership, organisational management, and social skills, preparing students for a well-rounded university experience.
Programme Pathway
The Foundation in Arts programme at UoC is an ideal starting point for students aspiring to progress to undergraduate degrees such as:
Business:
- Bachelor in Business Administration (Hons)
- Bachelor in Accounting & Finance (Hons)
- Bachelor in International Business Management (Hons)
Humanities:
- Bachelor in Psychology (Hons)
- Bachelor of Counselling (Hons)
- Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood
- Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Teaching English as Second Language
- Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health (Hons)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
- Bachelor in Mass Communications (Hons)
Design:
- Bachelor in Creative Multimedia (Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design (Advertising)
- Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) in 3D Animation
- Bachelor in Information Technology (Hons)
This programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the arts and humanities, setting the stage for academic and professional success in a range of fields.
Course Structure
Course Description
The Foundation in Arts is a three-semester intensive foundation programme. Students are taught the core academic syllabus and are enabled to explore issues in a multidisciplinary approach, strategise and implement changes to have a positive impact on the learning process. They will be able to communicate, apply their knowledge and solve issues.
The programme is designed to enhance students' communication skills, enabling them to effectively apply their knowledge and address real-world issues.
Core
- Speaking and Listening Skills in English
- Reading and Writing in English
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Computing Essentials
- Thinking Skills
- Self-Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Introduction to Management
- Basic Mathematics
- Basic Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Mass Media
- Introduction to Psychology
Specialisation: Business
- Fundamental of Marketing
- Introduction to Statistics
- Basic Economic
- Fundamental in Accounting
Specialisation: Humanities
- Introduction to Human Development
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Communication Studies
- Principles of Education
Specialisation: Design
- History of Art
- Basic Illustration
- Fundamental of Design
- Introduction to Communication Studies
The Experience
Who is teaching?
Students of this programme are guided by a team of experienced educators and lecturers at UoC.
The programme employs the following methodologies:
- Lectures and tutorials
- Written assessments
- Laboratory sessions
These methodologies ensure a deep understanding of the arts and humanities, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
On Campus Learning
Classes are held at Cyberjaya Campus with our state-of-the-art facilities.
As experts in healthcare education, we recognise the importance of state-of-the-art labs, which is why we have 35 of them with 10 of them being GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) certified labs. These labs include Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Clean Room, Electric and Electronic Lab, among others. All these laboratories are fully equipped to ensure students are properly trained using relevant and up-to-date technology.
The university library specialises in the collection of healthcare references. Materials available in the library are also focused on subjects offered by the Faculties including Biochemistry, Neurology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Physiology, Cardiology, Psychiatry etc. The library holds approximately 19,000 titles of physical books and thousands more e-journals and multimedia collection.
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya CampusAs experts in healthcare education, we recognise the importance of state-of-the-art labs, which is why we have 35 of them with 10 of them being GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) certified labs. These labs include Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Clean Room, Electric and Electronic Lab, among others. All these laboratories are fully equipped to ensure students are properly trained using relevant and up-to-date technology.
The university library specialises in the collection of healthcare references. Materials available in the library are also focused on subjects offered by the Faculties including Biochemistry, Neurology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Physiology, Cardiology, Psychiatry etc. The library holds approximately 19,000 titles of physical books and thousands more e-journals and multimedia collection.
Entry Requirement
Qualification
Requirement
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
O-level
Pass with minimum credits in any 5 subjects
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Certificate
Minimum Grade B in any 3 subjects
Other
Other
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government and the University.
Notes
Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government / University Senate
Prerequisites
Requirement
SPM
Students intending to progress to the Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) upon completion of this programme must have obtained credits at SPM/SPMV/O-Level, or grade B in UEC, in Mathematics and a Science subject, and a Pass in English
How to Apply
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