Foundation in Arts
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
1 year
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, Jun, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM9,900
Course Structure
Common Courses:
- English Language
- ICT Productivity Software
- Basics of Business Law
- Business Environment
- Principles of Economics
- English for Communication
- Principles of Marketing
- Social Skills
- Principles of Management
- Business and International Economics
Track A:
- Basics of Construction Materials
- Technical Drawing
- Fundamentals of Building Construction
- Quantitative Methods
Track B:
- Understanding Self and Others
- Human Development and Learning
- Fundamentals of the Hospitality Industry
- Introduction to Literary Appreciation
Track C:
- Principles of Communication
- Fundamentals of Media
- Introduction to History of Art
- Colour and Form for Visual Art
Entry Requirements
Track A:
- Quantity Surveying:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include Credit in one mathematics subject AND Credit in Bahasa Melayu/Malay Language OR English Language where minimum Pass in the other subject is required
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include Grade C in one mathematics subject AND Grade C in Bahasa Melayu/Malay Language OR English Language where minimum Grade E (Pass) in the other subject is required
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject AND Grade B in Bahasa Melayu/Malay Language OR English Language where minimum Grade C in the other subject is required
- Construction Management & Real Estate Management:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include Credit in one mathematics subject# AND Pass in English Language**
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include Grade C in one mathematics subject AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language**
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject# AND Grade C in English Language**
- Architecture
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include Credit in one mathematics subject# AND Pass in English Language** AND Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include Grade C in one mathematics subject# AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language** AND Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include Grade B in one mathematics subject# AND Grade C in English Language** AND Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
Track B
- Hospitality Management & Social Science:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
- Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
- Humanities:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in English Language
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in English Language
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade B in English Language
- Social Science:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include, Credit in one mathematics subject# and one relevant science subject^ AND Pass in English Language
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade C in one mathematics subject# and one relevant science subject^ AND Grade E (Pass) in English Language
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include, Grade B in mathematics subject# and one relevant science subject^ AND Grade C in English Language
Track C:
- Communication:
- SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include,Credit in English Language
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include,Grade C in English Language
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include,Grade B in English Language
- Creative Arts:
- SPM: 5 Credits in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
- O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects AND Pass a specified portfolio test conducted by TAR UMT
- Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme
** Grade C and above in English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.
#Grade B and above in General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required Mathematics subject.
Note:
- a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
- b) Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- c) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.
Track B
- Humanities
- IELTS: Band Score 6.0
- MUET: Band 4.0
- LINGUASKILL: Average Score 169
- Or equivalent is required for progression to Bachelor Degree
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM9,900
Total payable amount
RM9,900