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Foundation In Arts (Social Sciences And Liberal Arts)
About
UCSI University’s Foundation in Arts programmes are designed to prepare students for the evolving job market shaped by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Emphasising holistic development, the programmes build strong numerical, communication, analytical, and multidisciplinary thinking skills. Using innovative teaching methods, students are encouraged to explore issues critically, engage in interactive discussions, and develop the ability to articulate ideas effectively. With personalised guidance from experienced professors and industry practitioners in small-group settings, students gain the independence and academic readiness needed to excel in undergraduate programmes such as Mass Communication and beyond.
Key facts
| Qualification | Pre-U (Foundation, A-level, etc) |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | February, June, October |
| Total estimated cost (local) | $ 5,553 |
| Total estimated cost (foreign) | $ 6,305 |
Subjects
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Humanities & Social Sciences
Duration
1 year
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 5,553 | $ 5,689 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | $ 616 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 5,553 | $ 6,305 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 5,553 | $ 6,305 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
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SPM / O-Levels: 5 credits
- UEC: 3 credits
- Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Foundation in Arts (For entry into BA (Hons) Psychology):
- SPM / O-Levels: 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
- Foundation in Arts (For entry into BA (Hons) English Language and Communication / BA (Hons) Mass Communication)
- SPM / O-Levels: Minimum 5 credits, including credit in English
- UEC: Minimum 3 credits
- Other qualifications: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
English Requirements
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UEC English Language: Minimum grade A2
- MUET: Band 2
- TOEFL: 30-31
- IELTS: 4.0
- O-Level/IGCSE/SPM English 1119: Grade C
- CEFR: B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1)
- Cambridge English Qualification: 140
- Cambridge Linguaskill: 140
- Pearson Test: 36
- Other equivalent qualifications can be exempted on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
Curriculum
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