Foundation in Arts and Social Science

Xiamen University Malaysia

Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

1 year

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Aug, Dec

Tuition Fees

RM15,000

Course Structure

Compulsory Courses

  • Introduction to Academic English
  • Academic Reading and Writing
  • Basics of Critical Thinking
  • Effective Presentations
  • Computing and Digital Skills 

Core Courses

  • Basics of Statistics
  • Society and Culture
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Fundamentals of Algebra
  • Basics of Information and Communication Technology

Core Courses (Specialisation)

Chinese Studies

  • Introduction to Chinese Language and Characters
  • Selected Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
  • Selected Readings in Classical Chinese Literature
  • Chinese Literary Appreciation and Creative Writing
  • Introduction to Chinese Culture and Tradition

Communication Studies

  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Introduction to Social Media Practice
  • Visual Communication
  • Basics of Communication Research
  • Fundamentals of Media Writing

Business Studies

  • Understanding Business
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Introduction to Finance

Entry Requirements

  • SPM/SPMV: A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects; or
  • O Level: A pass with at least a Grade C in 5 subjects; or
  • UEC: A pass with at least a Grade B6 in 3 subjects; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For the academic track of Business Studies:

  • Mathematics and English Language - credit in SPM/SPMV/O-Level or Grade B6 in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.

For the academic track of Communication Studies:

  • English Language - credit in SPM/SPMV/O-Level or Grade B6 in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.

For the academic track of Chinese Studies:

  • Chinese Language - credit in SPM/SPMV/O-Level or Grade B6 in UEC or other equivalent qualifications.
  • English Language - pass in SPM/SPMV/O-Level/UEC or other equivalent qualifications.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM15,000

Total payable amount

RM15,300

Other savings

Up to RM3,000

  • Grant

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