The Foundation in Liberal Arts programme exposes students to a range of topics in the humanities so that they can appreciate the depth and subtlety of human nature and experience. Students completing the Raffles University Foundation are well placed to enter the degree programmes in their respective disciplines. Emphasis is placed on communication ad study skills because these are essential for professional practice after students graduate from their degree programmes, as well as assisting them to successfully complete their studies.
Programme Length: 1 Year
Programme Credit: 50 Credit Hours
Intakes: January / May / September
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Entry Requirement
Entry Requirement of Foundation in Liberal Arts in Raffles University Malaysia
SPM: Credits in 5 subjects
O-level: Credits in 5 subjects
UEC: 3Bs
Others: Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysia Government which will be considered on a case by case basis
Malaysian Student
English Requirement
MALAYSIAN ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Pass in SPM English
*RU ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
MUET: Band 3
GCE O Level /1119:?English D
SPM: English Credit
UEC: English B
*Students who did not meet RU English Requirement are required to take a Concurrent English Programme (CELP) International Student
English Requirement
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT
IELTS: 5.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
TOEFL iBT: 40
PTE: 47
MUET: Band 3.5
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 154
*Students who did not meet International Student English Requirement are required to take an English Preparation Programme (EPP) and TOEFL or any equivalent English qualification
Course Outlines
Course Outlines of Foundation in Liberal Arts in Raffles University Malaysia
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
– Learning Studies
– Introduction to Professional Ethics
– Introduction to Critical Thinking
– Introduction to Multimedia and Web Design
– Information Technology
– Introduction to Business Studies
– Creative Problem Solving
– History of Art and Culture
– Elective
– Professional Communication
– Introduction to Drawing & Sketching
– Practical Mathematics
– Introduction to Programming
ELECTIVE MODULES
ELECTIVE
– Design Fundamentals
– Introduction to General Psychology
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities of Foundation in Liberal Arts in Raffles University Malaysia
Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Multimedia Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Fashion Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science
