Foundation in Arts (Actuarial Science) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme for progression into actuarial science degree study.
Malaysia
UCSI University
Foundation
Healthcare
In-person
1 Year
US$8,473
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Foundation in Arts (Actuarial Science) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme for progression into actuarial science degree study. It builds a grounding in mathematics, basic computing and statistics, with additional discipline-focused study that introduces the academic direction of the field. The course is positioned as an early step into a technical area shaped by data, risk and quantitative thinking.
Teaching is practice-oriented and combines lectures, tutorials, team-based projects, presentations and independent work. Students are supported by university lecturers and industry experts, with mentoring that helps build critical and creative thinking as well as study skills for degree-level learning. The programme also offers exposure to industry perspectives through UCSI University’s links with industrial partners.
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
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
Foundation Studies (Management, Actuarial Science and Information Technology)
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
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
Foundation in Arts (Actuarial Science) at UCSI University is a one-year preparatory programme for progression into actuarial science degree study.
Foundation in Arts (Actuarial Science) takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Foundation in Arts (Actuarial Science) is a pathway-style course for students preparing for relevant further study. Progression depends on the published entry requirements for the target course.
Academic entry requirements include O-Levels: Minimum 5 credits (C). English evidence may include IELTS 4.0.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$8,473.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| O-Levels | Minimum 5 credits (C) |
| Other Equivalent Qualifications | RecognitionAny other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| MUET | English exemption scoreBand 2 |
| TOEFL | English exemption score30-31 |
| IELTS Academic | English exemption score4.0 |
| O-Level / IGCSE English | English exemption scoreGrade C |
| CEFR | English exemption scoreB1 Skill requirementAt least 2 skills must be at B1 |
| Cambridge English Qualification | English exemption score140 |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | English exemption score140 |
| Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS | English exemption score106 |
| Pearson Test | English exemption score36 |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$8,473 |
| Estimated total | US$8,473 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.