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 |
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.
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)
Click on the link below to view the Fees and Charges for the offered course.
