International Foundation Programme
Introduction
International Foundation Programme is a Diploma program taught at University of Reading Malaysia, Malaysia. Intake: April and September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (12 months) options.
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading Malaysia is a 12-month full-time programme that prepares students for entry to an undergraduate degree at either the UK or Malaysia campus. It is designed for holders of SPM, IGCSE and equivalent qualifications, and students identify their intended degree when joining the programme.
Students complete a total of 9 modules from four categories, chosen according to their pathway. The programme includes Academic and Study Skills (including Academic Skills 1, Academic Skills 2, and Enhanced Interpersonal Skills), English (if required, including Academic English 1 and Academic English 2), Mathematics (Core Mathematics and Quantitative Methods), and subject modules from Business Management, Economics, Psychology, and Law. Students are assigned an academic tutor and take part in weekly enhancement activities such as social outings, team-building, motivational talks, and workshops.
Modules
- Academic Skills 1
- Academic Skills 2
- Enhanced Interpersonal Skills
- Academic English 1
- Academic English 2
- Core Mathematics
- Quantitative Methods
- Principles of Business Studies
- Principles of Marketing and Human Resource Management
- Foundation Economics - Microeconomics
- Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics
- Psychology and Research Methods
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in International Foundation Programme at University of Reading Malaysia for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by University of Reading Malaysia.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Reading Malaysia as pre-requiste for admission in International Foundation Programme.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students must be SPM, IGCSE and equivalent qualification holders. English module study is required if their English level is below: B4 in UEC English; IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5); C in IGCSE English as first language/ GCSE English Language; B in IGCSE English as a Second Language; B2 in SPM English CEFR + Grade B in SPM English (2021 cohort onwards); B in SPM English 1119 (GCE-0) (2020 cohort or before); MUET: Band 4.
IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.reading.edu.my/academics/programmes/foundation/international-foundation-programme
More Information
IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
Scholarships
11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.