KUCHING – As more students show interest to begin their Pre-University studies in the second half of the year, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has launched a July intake for the Foundation course which will commence 16 July 2018.
The decision to launch this intake was made to cater to the current preferences of students who prefer to begin their studies in the second half of the year. Applications for the July intake can be made online directly with the university or any of the appointed education partners nationwide.
“Over the last few years, we have observed an increasing trend of students preferring to begin their Pre-University courses like our Foundation course in the second half of the year as they are keen to take time off after completing high school to take a break, travel and work,” commented the university’s Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment Jagdish Singh.
He added that 10 years ago, the first half intakes were more popular but now it appears that the preference is moving to the second half.
“This is a nationwide trend which we are paying close attention to. We’re committed to evolving with the needs of our students and this July intake is for students who find April too early and September too late.”
A Foundation course is a pre-university preparatory course which offers students a quicker and supportive pathway to pursuing undergraduate studies in their preferred discipline. A one-year Foundation course is a faster route as compared to other pre-university courses which may require up to two years to complete.
Foundation courses offered at Swinburne’s Sarawak campus are Business, Engineering and Science, IT and Multimedia, and Design. Grounded in the use of real world scenarios, Swinburne’s Foundation courses not only equip students with the essential academic and communication skills but also critical and analytical thinking skills necessary to succeed in tertiary studies. Its core units encourage creativity and innovation, while its stream-specific units develop further understanding of the majors available.
Coupled with Swinburne’s experienced lecturers and well-equipped classrooms and laboratories for engineering, science and computing, Foundation students will receive a well-rounded education from a team of experienced and supportive academics to ensure they are prepared to face the academic rigours of undergraduate study.
Swinburne’s Foundation studies in Business can lead to majors in accounting, finance, accounting and finance (double major), human resource management, international business, management, management and digital media (double major), or marketing, while the Foundation in Information Technology and Multimedia prepares students for further studies in information and communication technology (majoring in software technology or network technology), or computer science (majoring in software development, cybersecurity or Internet of Things).
Students who opt to study Foundation in Engineering and Science will be equipped with knowledge and skills for further studies in biotechnology, and various engineering fields such as civil, civil and business (double major), chemical, electrical and electronic, mechanical, robotics and mechatronics, or robotics and mechatronics and computer science (double major). Students who are keen to pursue their undergraduate studies in multimedia design can choose to build their foundation with the Foundation studies in Design.
Swinburne offers higher education that is uniquely Australian where students graduate with degrees that receive worldwide recognition. Both campuses deliver identical programmes and teaching materials, and testamurs are awarded by the Australian campus.
Students that meet the selection criteria may apply for financial assistance or scholarships offered by state and government-linked agencies such as PTPTN, MARA, Yayasan Sarawak, or private and charitable bodies.
For more information about Swinburne’s Sarawak campus, visit the university’s website (www.swinburne.edu.my), Facebook page (@swinburnesarawak), Instagram (@swinburnesarawak), Twitter page (@Swinburne_Swk) or YouTube channel (Swinburne Sarawak).