Foundation PRogram

Areas of Study

• Business, Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing & Tourism
• Media and International Relations
• Industrial Design, Animation & Visual Effects

Requirements

• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Sejarah (History);
• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
• A qualification that APU accepts is equivalent to the above.

Area of study

• Psychology

Requirements

• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics and Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology with a minimum of a pass in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Sejarah (History);
• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects including Mathematics, Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology with a minimum of a pass in English at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
• A qualification that APU accepts is equivalent to the above.

Areas of Study

• Computing, Technology & Games Development
• Accounting, Banking, Finance, and Actuarial​

Requirements

• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including Mathematics with a minimum of a pass in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Sejarah (History);
• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;
• A qualification that APU accepts is equivalent to the above.

Area of study

• Engineering​

Requirements

• 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects at SPM level including a Credit in Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry OR Technical Science with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects including Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry OR Technical Science at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC including Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry OR Technical Science.
• A qualification that APU accepts is equivalent to the above.

Modules you study

The modules studied help develop your study skills, introduce you to what you can expect on your degree, and also allow you to discover what you can study depending on whether you choose a degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Psychology, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Animation, and Visual Effects.

Flexibility of choice

Our 12-month Foundation Programme is designed to prepare those with SPM, ‘O’ Levels, or similar qualifications with the knowledge and skills to progress into the first year of a degree of their choice.

On completion of the Foundation Programme, you will be able to make an informed decision about your interest and pursue your degree of choice.

During the Foundation Programme, you are able to choose different routes depending on your area of interest. This will allow you to progress onto a specific degree program at APU, related to this area or other relevant areas based on your foundation experience.

Enriching experiences - more than just a foundation

The APU Foundation Programme lays the pathway towards professional tertiary education. It is a vital transformation point for students; soft skills, general knowledge, and preparatory subject fundamentals acquired at the Foundation lead to excellence in a student’s educational performance, as well as career readiness as they move on as global professionals eventually. This is achieved through 4 key areas:

• Leadership & Teamwork
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Social Skills & Responsibilities
• Practical Skills

The unique support system at APU Foundation Programme consists of helpful academic mentors who are committed to ensuring academic achievements, providing pastoral care, advising, mentoring, motivating students’ potential and performance, to ensure that they undergo a smooth transition from secondary education to tertiary learning.

This program is designed to help those with SPM, IGCSE, O-Levels, or similar qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge to progress into the first year of a degree of their choice.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing your study in this program, you will be able to:

• Enter Level 1 of degree study.
• Make an informed choice about what degree you want to study.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the concepts which underpin the study of Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Business & Management, Computing & Technology, Engineering, Design Innovation & Brand Management, Animation and Visual Effects, International Studies, or Psychology.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a given audience.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrate English and other study skills appropriate to undergraduate learning.
• Apply skills in numeracy, technology, and communications.
• Explain the essential elements of technology.
• Use appropriate application software and the Internet.