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

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