Foundation Programme (Architechture & Design Route)

Program Overview

Foundation Programme (Architechture & Design Route)

Course Details

• Full Time
• Duration: 1 year
• Intake Date: 29 May 2025, 03 July 2025, 25 September 2025
• Awarding Body: APU, Foundation

Why choose APU?

• Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
• 5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
• 100% Employability Rate
• Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
• More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni

Entry Requirements

• General Requirements:
  • SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)
  • IGCSE/O-LEVELS: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects
  • UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
• Industrial Design, Animation & Visual Effects:
  • SPM: 5 Credits in at least 5 subjects with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History)
  • IGCSE/O-LEVELS: 5 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 5 subjects
  • UEC: 3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects
• Note: Some Degree Programmes may require a Credit in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.
• Note: Engineering Degree Programmes require a Credit in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry or Technical Science at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

International Students

• English Requirements:
  • IELTS: 4.0
  • TOEFL IBT: 30-31
  • Pearson (PTE): 36
  • MUET: Band 3

Programme Outline

• What We Teach:
  • 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.
  • 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, Industrial Design, Animation and Visual Effects.
• Flexibility of Choice:
  • Our 12-month Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students from SPM, IGCSE, 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 programme 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 education 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
• Specialised Modules for Architecture & Design Route:
  • Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Life Drawing
  • History of Design and Media
  • Design Studies
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Introduction to Architecture and Built Environment Module
  • Major Projects

Learning Outcomes

• Upon completing your study in this programme, 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, Industrial Design, Digital Marketing, Animation and Visual Effects, Media and Communications, 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.

Facilities

• The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

Fees & Certification

• Malaysian: RM26,400
• International: RM27,900 (USD6,490)
• MQA Cert: Programme code : (R3/0011/3/0089)(11/29)(A10955)