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

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM9,900

Course Structure

Foundation in Arts 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 Courses:

  • Basics of Construction Materials
  • Technical Drawing
  • Fundamentals of Building Construction
  • Quantitative Methods

Track B Courses:

  • Fundamentals of the Hospitality Industry
  • Understanding Self and Others
  • Human Development and Learning
  • Introduction to Literary Appreciation

Track C Courses:

  • Fundamentals of Media
  • Principles of Communication
  • Introduction to History of Art
  • Colour and Form

Entry Requirements

Track A:

  • Quantity Surveying:
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and Malay Language OR English Language (a Pass in the other language subject is required)
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and Malay Language OR English Language (a Grade E in the other language subject is required)
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and Malay Language OR English Language (a Grade C in the other language subject is required)
  • Construction Management & Real Estate Management:
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Pass in English Language
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Grade E in English Language
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Grade C English Language
  • Architecture
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Pass in English Language AND a Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Grade E in English Language AND a Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and a Grade C in English Language AND a 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 English Language
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include English Language
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include English Language
  • Social Science:
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and one relevant science subject AND a Pass in English Language
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and one relevant science subject AND a Grade E in English Language
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include one mathematics subject and one relevant science subject AND a Grade C in English Language

Track C:

  • Communication:
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include English Language
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include English Language
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include English Language
  • Creative Arts:
    • SPM: 5 credits in the relevant subjects which must include English Language AND a Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
    • O Level: 5 Grade C in the relevant subjects which must include English Language AND a Pass in Portfolio Interview conducted by TAR UMT
    • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects which must include English Language AND a Pass in Portfolio Interview 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

Note:

  • SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • 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.
  • Grade B and above in General Science conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Science requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required Science subject
  • Equivalent qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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

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