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Foundation in Arts (Social Sciences and Liberal Arts)

UCSI University

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Program overview

The Foundation in Arts (Social Sciences and Liberal Arts) Program at UCSI University Malaysia prioritize the holistic development of students, emphasizing numerical and communication skills, multidisciplinary thinking, and analysis. Through innovative teaching methods and interactive learning environments facilitated by experienced professors and industry practitioners, students are prepared for their undergraduate degrees in fields such as mass communication, psychology, English language & communication, or education.

Entry Requirements

SPM / O-levels: 5 credits

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, equivalent , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Curriculum

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Kuala Lumpur Campus

Compulsory Courses

  • Writing for Academic Purposes
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Computing Essentials
  • Positive Psychology

Electives Courses

  • 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

Kuching Campus

Foundation Studies 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

Elective Courses

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

Available scholarships

  • International Student Tuition Fee Rebate

    Up to 20% coverage

    Up to 20% Tuition Fee Reduction: Students may Submit a request to apply for the discount Upon arrival in Malaysia, and following the completion of the registration process.

Entry requirements

Foundation: high-school certificate or equivalent.

Typically IELTS 4 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

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