Foundation in Built Environment

  Institution: Limkokwing University

Course description

The Foundation programme provides the fundamental and broadband knowledge and skills to those who aspire to be involved in the field of architecture and the built environment. It is a preparatory programme into the field of architecture and the built environment prior to continuing the tertiary level leading to a degree qualification. The programme encompasses all aspects of creative and critical tinking through design, theory and skill-based modules, understanding the historical background of the built environment, mathematics, its applications and other related aspects. It also serves as a catalyst to opening a student’s mind in order to adapt to the new field of knowledge.

The Limkokwing Foundation programme is specifically designed for students to enter University immediately after high school. Equivalent to an STPM/ Yr12/‘A’ Levels qualification, students will access Limkokwing’s wide range of undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree programmes upon successful completion of the Foundation year.

The Foundation programme relies on intensive English training that is applied through communication modules of the programme. Native English speakers can spend more time on professional writing, reporting, creative writing, etc.

Students who have completed a recognized STPM/ Yr12 /A’ Levels or equivalent higher certificate or diploma programme with the required subjects and credits may be exempted from the Foundation programme upon review of their past results or portfolio (where applicable).

Entry requirements

• Pass SPM/SPMV/O Levels with 5 credits including English language; OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government International Students
• For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.
• London.Overall IELTS band of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or equivalent other English test approved by the UKBA. Please refer to the English Language Qualification approved by the UK

Programme structure

Year 1
Semester 1

• Introduction to Design 1
• Drawing 1
• Foundation Mathematics 151
• Introduction to Built Environment History and Cultural Studies 1
• Foundation English 151
• Malaysian Studies*

Semester 2

• Foundation English 152
• Drawing 2
• Introduction to Design 2
• Measurements and Applications 152
• History and Cultural Studies 1

Semester 3

• Drawing 3
• Introduction to Design 3
•  History and Cultural Studies 2
• Introduction to Project Management
• Building Technology & Concepts 2
• Introduction to Project Management

Where will it lead?

Upon successful completion, graduates of the Foundation in Built Environment can enter one of the following degree programmes:

BA in Interior Architecture
BA (Hons) in Urban Planning & Design
BA (Hons) in Landscape Architecture
BSc (Hons) in Facilities Management
BSc (Hons) of Construction Management
Bachelor of Architecture
BA (Hons) in Interior Design (3+0)
Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Science (3+0)
Bachelor of Science (Architectural Studies

Campus:

Cyberjaya