Foundation Studies / Foundation in Arts

Multidisciplinary. Flexible.
Stimulating independence and creativity.

Foundation studies and foundation in arts are focused, one year programs of study that aim to prepare students for entry into a university level degree program. 

These programs provide students with a strong foundation and help students to adapt to university life, not just in terms of knowledge level but in the education and learning styles as well. 

What will I gain from a Foundation Studies Program? 

You will be able to improve your academic skills and performance. 

A foundation studies program will give you the opportunity to develop the skills that you need to succeed in university. You will have the opportunity to develop, and put into practice, skills such as academic writing, independent study, and research as you take on courses that are of interest to you. 

You will also learn how to manage your time well, which will come in handy when you head on to your chosen bachelor degree program. 

You will be able to choose a stream that you are passionate about. Our Foundation Studies program covers several fields. This allows students to get started on subject areas that interest them and decide whether or not they later want to pursue tertiary education in that field. For example, there are foundation streams in Business, Communication, Computing, Digital Media, Hospitality, Game Development.

You will have the opportunity to adjust to a tertiary education environment. 

The course allows you the time to adjust to tertiary education before you actually do your degree. This means you will already know your way around campus, have a rough idea of what to expect in the subjects that you want to pursue and be well adjusted to university schedules even before your bachelor degree program starts!

Why do Foundation Studies / Foundation in Arts at KDU?

The UOW Malaysia KDU’s Foundation Studies (Art and Technology) is a one-year multidisciplinary foundation program aimed at preparing students for further study in the fields of:

This flexible program ensures students are grounded with a strong grasp of core subjects according to their choice of programs at degree level, as well as a variety of other subjects to give them a broad-based education platform. It also helps them to explore new methods and ideas, as well as skills and concepts, to encourage independent and critical thinking. Upon completion, students will be able to articulate seamlessly into various degree programs, offered at UOW Malaysia KDU.