Foundation Studies in Built Environment

Foundation in Engineering

Foundation Studies in Built Environment programme prepares students for both the working environment and as a launching platform for further studies. This programme is aimed at introducing students to the construction world and to further develop and equip them with related technical skills.

The course combines both theory and practice in related fields within the construction industry. Students will be gradually exposed to basic trades and engineering aspects of construction to establish a stronger foundation both in their career and educational advancement.

Programme Details

Programme Code
KP/JPS (R/850/3/0001) 05/17

Duration
1 years; 3 semesters

Assessment
60% examination, 40% coursework

Main Intakes
The main intakes are conducted in December (Short semester), March (Long semester) and July (Long semester) of each year.

Entry Requirements

Any one of the following qualifications:

  1. Pass SPM / SPMV / GCE ‘O’ Level with minimum 5 credits including Mathematics and ONE (1) Science / Technical / Vocational subject AND pass in English;
  2. Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government*.
*Subject to verification and approval of Legenda Education Group
MOHE : Ministry of Higher Education
MQA : Malaysian Qualifications Agency
PHEI : Private Higher Education Institutions

English Language Requirements (For international students only)
All international students from a country in which English is not used as the medium of instruction in formal education are required to meet the following English language requirements:

  1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 – 80 (iBT)
  2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum overall Band 6.
  3. Malaysian University English Test (MUET) : minimum Band 6.

The test must be taken no more than two years before the start of your studies at Legenda.

Subjects
      1. Academic Communicative English 1
      2. Mathematics 1
      3. Computer Applications
      4. Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
      5. Pengajian Malaysia
      6. Construction Material
      7. Introduction to Building Economics
      8. Architectural Drafting
      9. Introduction To Built Environment
      10. Mathematics 2
      11. Elements of Building Construction
      12. Academic Communicative English 2
      13. Building Services
      14. Technical English
      15. Critical Thinking
      16. Elements of Measurement
      17. Pengajian Islam/Pendidikan Moral
      18. Working Drawing
          Note: Availability of this programme is subject to final validation approval.

          Brochure & Form Download
          1. Built Environment Brochure
          2. Malaysian Student Admission Form
          3. International Student Admission Information
          4. International Student Admission Form

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          Published on January 30, 2012
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