Foundation in Arts

The Foundation in Arts is a 1-year full time intensive comprehensive programme designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and learning essential for the smooth transition to undertake an undergraduate degree at UTAR.  

With the flexible programme structure, students may complete their Foundation programmes to their desired pace of up to two years. There are various courses that will enhance students' academic knowledge, expose students to latest developments in the respective areas of studies and foster their critical thinking skills. Simultaneously, it also sharpens student's presentation skills and English language proficiency. 

Programme Details

Award:Foundation in Arts

Accreditation Status:  

Fully Accreditated - Kampar

Fully Accreditated - Sungai Long

Duration:1 year (Full time)
Intakes:January, June, October
Fees:RM11,600 (Malaysian), RM20,700 (International)  
Medium of Instruction:English
Campus:Kampar, Perak & Sungai Long, Selangor
Faculty:Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus)
Centre for Foundation Studies (Sungai Long Campus)

Programme Structure

Core Courses:

  • Academic English
  • Computing Technology
  • Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • English for Business Communication
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Management
  • Marketing

Elective Courses:

Management and Accountancy

  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Mathematics for Business I
  • Mathematics for Business II
  • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Economics

Arts and Social Science (Chinese Studies)

  • Introduction to Chinese Literature
  • Introduction to Chinese Writing
  • Introduction to Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Mathematics for Social Science
  • Selected Texts of Modern Chinese Literature

Arts and Social Science (Social Science)

  • Introduction to Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Mathematics for Social Science
  • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Economics
  • Socialization as a Process

Arts and Social Science (Art and Design)

  • Analytical Drawing
  • Design Fundamentals
  • Figure Drawing
  • Introduction to Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Mathematics for Social Science

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • SPM with 5 credits, OR
  • O-Level with 5 credits, OR
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 3 subjects, OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications.
Notes: 
For those applying for Foundation programmes leading to Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture and the degree programme of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture please take note of the following: 
Applicants without Credit in SPM/O-Level/UEC Art (Pendidkan Seni) to: 

Submit 3 pieces of A3 size drawings in hardcopies, in any medium (pencil, water colour, etc) together with the application documents;
The submission to include a CD or any digital media consisting of 8-10 minutes video recording of the applicant in the stage of drawing one of the three drawings; the video should capture the face of the applicant during the drawings with close-up shots of the drawing. In the video, the applicant should explain briefly the idea/meaning of the drawing and why he/she chooses architecture.
The panels reserve the right to call the applicant for an interview should there be any query.
Student Testimonials

Choong Hui Ying 
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising
I have no regrets about pursuing my studies at UTAR. The University hosts a variety of events and groups that allow us to broaden our knowledge and experience beyond our academic studies while also meeting new people from various backgrounds. Thank you so much, UTAR!

Teh Jingmin
Bachelor of Finance (Honours)
As a final-year UTAR student, I'd like to thanks UTAR for moulding and making me into the person I am today. I am grateful for the opportunities provided by the University to improve my hard and soft skills, such as the four-month Student Exchange at National Taiwan University (NTU) in 2019. I had a fantastic time at UTAR and will remember it fondly.

Loo Yi Min
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
UTAR offers a wide range of easily accessible learning materials. Furthermore, the lecturers at UTAR are friendly and helpful, and I am grateful to be a part of the UTAR big family.