APU Foundation Programme

APU Foundation Programme - Your Future. Your Choice.

APU Foundation Programme is designed to help students with SPM, IGCSE, O-Level or similar qualifications to develop the skills and knowledge to progress into the degree of their choice.
 

ROUTES:

BUSINESS, FINANCE & SOCIAL SCIENCES

COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

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

The unique support system at APU Foundation Programme consists of helpful academic mentors who are committed in ensuring academic achievements, providing pastoral care, advising, mentoring, motivating students’ potential and performance, to ensure that they undergo a smooth transition from secondary education to tertiary learning.

Learn, Apply, Achieve - Practical Assessments for Meaningful Learning

At APU, learning is designed to be practical, engaging, and relevant. Many Foundation modules are assessed through projects, presentations, case studies, and coursework, allowing you to apply knowledge in real-world situations. This approach builds critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills while preparing you for degree-level studies and future career success. Where appropriate, final examinations are included to ensure a well-rounded academic foundation.

MODULES YOU STUDY

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, Game Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, Animation, Visual Effects, Media, Hospitality & Tourism and International Relations.


FLEXIBILITY OF CHOICE

Our 12-month Foundation Programme is designed to prepare students from SPM, IGCSE, O-Level 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.


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 a foundational understanding of the concepts, principles, and terminology underpinning the chosen discipline, such as Accounting, Banking, Finance, Actuarial Studies, Business and Management, AI, Computing and Technology, Engineering, Industrial Design, Digital Marketing, Animation and Visual Effects, Game Development, Architecture, Media and Communication, International Relations, 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.