Foundation Studies – Arts Stream

MoHE approval code: (R/010/3/0426)(09/26)(MQA/SWA0758)

Location Malaysia
Study Method Full-time
Study Mode On-Campus
Intake March, July & October
Duration 1 Year (2 semesters) consists of 8 common units

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The course prepares students for undergraduate study in Mass Communication. In this stream, you’ll study units in Media and Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, 20th Century World History, Travel Writing & Photography, Screen Production and Visual Culture. There are also two English units that are common to all foundation courses – Effective Communication skills and Writing and Research Skills.

Pathways to further study at Curtin’s Perth Campus

Students who obtain satisfactory results are eligible for admission to a range of undergraduate courses offered at Curtin Perth.

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Minimum English language entry requirements

ENGLISH QUALIFICATION SCORE
International English
Language Testing System
(IELTS)
Overall 5.5
(no individual band
below 5.0)
Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL)
71
SPM English B
GCE ‘O’ Level C
  • 5 Credits including English or 5 Credits and English competence
  • Credits towards a Curtin qualification may be granted to applicants with qualifications from other accredited educational institutions.
Foundation in Arts
Unit Title Credit/Hours
Writing and Research Skills 062 25
Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design 25
Effective Communication Skills 061 25
Travel Writing and Photography 062 25
Introduction to Media & Communication Studies 061 25
Introduction to Screen Production 062 25
Introduction to Visual Culture 061 25
Introduction to Journalism 062 25
Sub Total 200

** FP-070 Academic English 060 (Students who failed to meet the University English Entry Requirements)

 

Foundation in Arts – Psychological Science
Unit Title Credit/Hours
Critical Thinking 25
Economics 062 25
General Psychology 25
Writing and Research Skills 062 25
Business Information Technology 061 25
Business Statistics 061 25
Effective Communication Skills 061 25
Human Biology 062 25
Sub Total 200

** FP-070 Academic English 060 (Students who failed to meet the University English Entry Requirements)

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