Foundation in Arts (Conventional)
Programme Overview
The Foundation in the Arts curriculum is meant to provide students with early exposure to a variety of subjects through inter-disciplinary study, therefore offering the most diverse educational pathways. This curriculum prepares students for entry directly into the first year of a bachelor’s degree programme. It is mostly a pre-university programme with a focus on the arts and humanities. It is regarded as one of the most comprehensive educational paths since it enables students to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge from a number of disciplines.
Subject Highlights
Foundation in Arts (Conventional) | |||
SL No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Hours |
Semester 1 | |||
1 | FABC 1013 | Academic English 1 | 3 |
2 | FABC 1023 | Fundamentals of Computer | 3 |
3 | FABC 1033 | Malaysian Studies | 3 |
4 | FABC 1043 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
5 | FABC 1053 | Economics | 3 |
6 | FABC 1063 | Creative Problem Solving | 2 |
7 | FABC 1073 | Psychology | 3 |
Semester 2 | |||
8 | FABC 2083 | Academic English 2 | 3 |
9 | FABC 2093 | Constitution and Community | 2 |
10 | FABC 2103 | Fundamentals of Internet Applications | 3 |
11 | FABC 2112 | Social Work | 2 |
12 | FABC 2122 | Co-curriculum | 2 |
13 | FABC 2133 | Sociology | 3 |
14 | FABC 2143 | Principles of Management | 3 |
Semester 3 | |||
GROUP A (ARTS) | |||
15 | FABA 3153 | Geography | 3 |
16 | FABA 3163 | Mass Communication | 3 |
17 | FABA 3173 | History | 3 |
ONE (1) Elective for Arts from the lists* | |||
18 | FABA 3183 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
19 | FABA 3193 | Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
20 | FABA 3203 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
GROUP B (BUSINESS) | |||
21 | FABB 3213 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
22 | FABB 3223 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
23 | FABB 3233 | Fundamentals of Finance | 3 |
24 | FABB 3243 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Entry Requirements
- Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least CREDITS in 5 subjects; or
- Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least B GRADE in 3 subjects; or
- Pass GCE O-Level with at least B GRADE in 5 subjects; or
- Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Competency Requirement (International Student):
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 500 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 5.0 or any other equivalent qualification. If the student does not fulfil the above criteria, the Lincoln University College must offer English proficiency course to ensure that student is proficient in the language to the standard required for the program.
Career Opportunities
Career paths in the sciences are diverse, offering a wide variety of fields, including R&D, engineering, and education. After completing the Foundation in Arts, students may pursue a degree, which will then open opportunities for careers in:
- Civil Service
- Administrator
- Higher education or private education roles
- Government & Non-government organization roles
Program Aim
The program of Foundation in Arts will produce professionals who are able to:
- Apply the basic knowledge and concepts in analysing arts related work through theories and evidencebased findings.
- Adopt measures with interpersonal accuracy through effective communication in arts related task.
- Pro-actively acquire digital and numeracy skills in managing solution to complex problems.
- Effectively utilize lifelong learning skills in arts programme.