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MOHE approval code: JPT/BPP(R2/010/3/0344) 04/25

This course prepares you for undergraduate study in Engineering & Science and Information Technology. In addition to several units that are common to all foundation courses, you will study units in Engineering Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and Programming in C++. The courses are aimed at developing your academic diligence, critical analysis, and a raft of generic skills. They provide a solid foundation for the students to adapt to university education more confidently, both in terms of level and style of education.

There are two (2) streams for the Foundation of Engineering and Science programme:

  1. Engineering stream
  2. Science stream

Engineering Stream
Pathway:

Students with satisfactory results in the Foundation Studies – Engineering Stream can enter degree programmes below:

1.  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours):

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Civil & Construction Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

2.  Bachelor of Science:

  • Health, Safety and Environment
  • Psychological Science

3. Bachelor of Computing:

  • Software Engineering
  • Cyber Security

4. Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)

5. Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Construction Management)

6. Bachelor of Applied Geology

7. Bachelor of Communications

8. Bachelor of Business Administration

9. Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Finance and Management
  • Finance and Marketing
  • Management and Marketing
  • Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management and Management

Science Stream
Pathway:

Students with satisfactory results in the Foundation Studies – Science Stream can enter degree programmes below:

1.  Bachelor of Science:

  • Health, Safety and Environment
  • Psychological Science

2. Bachelor of Computing:

  • Software Engineering
  • Cyber Security

3. Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)

4. Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Construction Management)

5. Bachelor of Applied Geology

6. Bachelor of Communications

7. Bachelor of Business Administration

8. Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Finance and Management
  • Finance and Marketing
  • Management and Marketing
  • Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management and Management

MoHE approval code: JPT/BPP(R2/010/3/0343) 04/25

The course prepares you for undergraduate study in Commerce & Arts. In the Commerce stream, you will study units in Commerce Mathematics, Economics, Accounting and Business Management.

Pathway:

Students who pass all subjects in the Foundation Studies – Commerce and Arts Stream programme can enter degree programmes such as:

1. Bachelor of Communications

2. Bachelor of Business Administration

3. Bachelor of Commerce:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Finance and Management
  • Finance and Marketing
  • Management and Marketing
  • Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality
  • Human Resource Management and Management

4. Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)

MoHE approval code: JPT/BPP(N/010/3/0426) 09/26

The course prepares you for undergraduate study Communications. In the arts stream, you will study units in Media and Communication, Journalism, Information Technology, 20th Century World History, Travel Writing & Photography, Screen Production and Visual Culture.

Pathway:

Students who pass all subjects in the Foundation Studies –  Arts Stream programme can enter degree programme in:

Bachelor of Communications

Why Foundation studies?

Easy Transition to Undergraduate Studies

Our foundation courses are intensive, focused one-year courses which prepare you for undergraduate study and guarantee entry to the programmes of your choice upon successful completion. The courses provide a solid foundation for you to adapt to university education more confidently, both in terms of level and style of education.

Excellent Learning Facilities

Our campus has modern learning facilities such as a well-equipped library and learning commons, high-tech laboratories, technology-rich distributed learning spaces and collaborative learning rooms, as well as easily accessible online learning resources, to give students the best learning experience.

Academic Support

Whenever needed, you’ll get academic support from your lecturers in the form of additional workshops, one-to-one tutorials and consultation, and more.

Enriching Campus Experience

Study in a unique international and multicultural environment on our scenic 1,200-acre garden campus with students from over 50 different countries. Teaching staff from over 15 countries further strengthen our global outlook. There are over 50 student clubs for you to join and actively participate in campus life!

Why Curtin Malaysia?

Top 1% Worldwide

Curtin University is ranked in the Top 1% of universities worldwide in the Academic Ranking of the World Universities (ARWU) 2021.

Affordability 

Tuition fees are one-third of those at our main campus in Perth, Australia for the same courses and qualifications. Cost of living in Malaysia is also considerably lower.

Identical Certificates

Graduates at Curtin Malaysia are awarded the same internationally-recognised degree certificates as graduates at ou main campus and other Curtin campuses.

Flexible Transfer Options 

You’ll have opportunities to transfer to another Curtin campus in Perth, Dubai, Singapore or Mauritius on student exchange or to complete your degree.

What do our students say about Curtin?

 “Before entering the university, I chose Curtin because of its good reputation in engineering courses. However, for now, I love Curtin simply because of the people and the nice environment here. Lecturers and staff are very friendly and helpful!”

Tang Yi Xuan,
Civil and construction engineering student
   

“Being in Curtin Malaysia for the past two years, I have gained so many amazing memories. I got the opportunity to be involved in so many activities and student clubs. What I love most about my university life is meeting so many people from different countries and working together with them together.”

Puvashhini Hariharan,
Accounting and finance student

“Engineering degree programs in Curtin provide industrial attachment which allows student to experience a 3-month internship in order to fully equip students with relevant theories and practical knowledge. I was so fortunate to have completed my internship with Petronas which helps to further develop my interest in oil and gas industry.”

Hillry Gibson Anak Panjang
Chemical engineering student

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