FOUNDATION IN ARTS

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
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Specialisation: Business

• Fundamental of Marketing
• Introduction to Statistics
• Basic Economic
• Fundamental in Accounting
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Specialisation: Humanities

• Introduction to Human Development
• Introduction to Statistics
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Principles of Education
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Specialisation: Design

• History of Art
• Basic Illustration
• Fundamental of Design
• Introduction to Communication Studies

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

O-level

Pass with minimum credits in any 5 subjects

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

* 3 YEARS Student Pass / Visa processing fee RM 4300.00 (Processing Fee RM 1,500.00+ EMGS Fee RM 2,800.00) NB: Fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via University of Cyberjaya

* Passport-size photo (jpeg file, 217pixel X 280pixel, WHITE background – size 3.5cm X 4.5cm)

* Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages. Passport copy should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper).(Please ensure that your passport has a validity of at least 24 months from intake date)

*Certified true copies of all academic qualifications

* EMGS Health declaration form

* English Language Certificate – Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. The minimum accepted English language test scores for the Student Pass application are IELTS or equivalent. The accepted English language tests are:

• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
• CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
• MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Other Important Documents

• English translations of all documents

* For applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia – A copy of Release Letter, including attendance & academic record and visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgement from EMGS/Immigration

* For applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan – An original copy of Sponsorship letter

* For applicants graduating from high schools – A photocopy of School Leaving Certificate

* For applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents – Statutory Declaration confirming the identity

* For applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Dept. -Resume/Character Reference Letter

* For applicants from Sudan – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

* For expatriates residing out of the country of origin – A photocopy of your Resident Pass