FOUNDATION IN
LIBERAL
ARTS
study pathway
Foundation in Liberal Arts
RU BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
3 Years
MASTER PROGRAMMES
1 - 2 Years / Part-Time
DOCTORATE PROGRAMMES
3 - 6 Years / Part-Time
FOUNDATION IN LIBERAL ARTS
MQA/FA 1723 | KPT/R2/010/3/0072 | (05/2027)
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 and 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 Years
Programme Credit:
50 Credit Hours
Intakes:
January / May / September
PATHWAY TO BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Foundation in Liberal Arts
– 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
Programme Modules
Foundation in Liberal Arts
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
– Learning Studies | – Information Technology – Introduction to Business Studies – Creative Problem Solving – History of Art and Culture – Elective | – Professional Communication |
| ELECTIVE | |
|---|---|
| – Design Fundamentals – Introduction to General Psychology |
*The programme module structure shown on this page is based on Intake A. The module is subject to change.
*The MPU Modules are translated to English. Please visit [here] for the original module name.
Elvie CHEW Hui Qi
Liberal Arts (2017)
RU has provided me with a good environment to enhance my learning process and the opportunity to learn a lot of things which are helpful for my future. What I like the most about my lecturers is that they are full of experience and very patient in sharing their knowledge with us. I have grow through my experiences here and have learnt to become a more confident person.
Entry Requirements
Foundation in Liberal Arts
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
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)
Contact us to receive the latest information about the tuition fee.
Click here to check the available scholarship.
International Student
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
*The total fee will be subject to a 6% SST starting 1 September 2025, subject to confirmation by the Malaysian government.
*Students who did not meet the English Requirement are required to take the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.
Contact us to receive the latest information about tuition fees.
Click here to check the available scholarships.
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