ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The Foundation in Arts (FA001) is a ONE (1) year trimester programme. It is designed as a preparatory course for students to enter a degree-level programme. Students will acquire contemporary knowledge and skills with a particular focus on the arts and humanities field. The programme has achieved full accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) starting from 3rd December 2018. This programme helps to ensure a smooth transitional process into the undergraduate disciplines by setting a strong foundation in the field of social sciences.

Foundation in Arts programme is designed to provide students with a clear pathway into related degree programs in the humanities, such as English language and literature, communication studies, and cultural studies. The core modules within the program are structured to build a strong theoretical base, fully preparing students for their academic journey at the degree level. The program is aligned with current practices and trends in the humanities field, ensuring relevance and applicability. It aims to equip students with the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to explore advanced topics within their chosen humanities discipline during their degree studies. Additionally, the program emphasizes strengthening English language proficiency through its comprehensive English modules. Graduates can pursue further studies at the degree level in local higher education institutions in related humanities fields and will find career opportunities in areas such as language, cultural and social advocacy, communication and media, education, publishing, content creation, and arts and cultural management.