Overview
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings forth unprecedented technological disruptions that are reinventing the rules and changing the way businesses are conducted, enterprises, be it start-ups or multinationals, need to keep pace and change or risk being wiped out....
If you are keen to venture into actuarial science, our Foundation in Arts programme will give you a strong foundation to start with; a strong grounding in mathematics, basic computing and statistics with additional subjects specialising in the discipline.
In addition to acquiring relevant subject knowledge, you will also be supported and mentored by our distinguished professors throughout your studies so that you can develop the right critical and creative thinking and study skills to ensure a smooth academic and cultural transition when you move to your degree level study in actuarial science.
Our strong ties with key industrial partners offer numerous opportunities for you to engage with the industry in various capacities to start off your professional development and get a glimpse into industry perspectives.
Planning on joining the movers and shakers in the field of Actuarial Science? Start here, today.
Assessments
Integrating both coursework and written examinations, this programme incorporates a practice-oriented approach and furnishes students with relevant interesting, stimulating and hands-on experience via a variety of teaching methods and practical exercises. Different dynamic learning processes are employed in the delivery of this programme including lectures, tutorials, team-based projects, real-life system developments, presentations and independent projects, to name a few, supervised by both university lecturers and industry experts alike.
Academic Requirements
SPM
Pass with 5 credits (C)
O-levels
Minimum 5 credits (C)
UEC
Pass with minimum 3 credits (B6)
Other qualifications
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government.
English Requirement for Foundation in Arts
- Candidates with a minimum grade of A2 in UEC English Language, Band 2 in MUET, 30-31 in TOEFL, 4.0 in IELTS Academic, grade C in O-Level or IGCSE or SPM English 1119, grade B1 (with at least 2 skills at B1) in CEFR, 140 in Cambridge English Qualification, 140 in Cambridge Linguaskill, 106 in Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS, and 36 in Pearson Test are exempted from SE004 Basic English and SE005 English Foundation. Other equivalent qualification can be exempted on case-by-case basis.
- Candidates who scored lower than B+ in SPM English Language or than the above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.
Actuarial Science Pathway
Core Subjects
- Calculus
- Algebra & Trigonometry
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
Common Subjects
- Accounting Practice
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Business
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Office Applications
- Fundamentals of Database
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Elective Courses
Students are required to take 3 elective courses below during their Foundation Studies:
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Smart Learning Technology
- Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Management and Information Technology Pathway
Core Subjects
- Web Development
- Computing Studies
- Quantitative Methods
Common Courses
- Accounting Practice
- Principles of Economics
- Introduction to Business
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Writing for Academic Purposes
- Office Applications
- Fundamentals of Database
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Elective Courses
Students are required to take 3 elective courses below during their Foundation Studies:
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Smart Learning Technology
- Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Kuching Campus
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 18,012
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 34,406
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region’s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with the Malaysian government tax regulation, effective 1st July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
