Foundation in Arts

Overview:

The foundation programme is a one-year pre-university programme that is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to progress to degree programmes. This Foundation in Arts programme is suitable for candidates who intend to pursue non-sciences based degree programmes i.e. Education, Business, Information Technology, Communication Studies, Creative Design, Hospitality, Architecture, etc.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body:

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform.

Endorsement & Recognition:

This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005.

Discipline:

Pre-University / Foundation

Entry Requirements:

Min requirement:
O-level: min 5 credits

Programme Structure:

Sem 1

LEP1193 General Language Training
FIA0274 Computer Applications
FIA0014 Introduction to Business
FIA0304 Statistics

Sem 2

LEA3163 Academic English
Elective 1
Elective 2
Elective 3
Elective 4

Sem 3

FIS0044 Public Speaking
FIA0044 Critical thinking Skills
FIA0034 Principles of Economics
Elective 5

List of Electives:
FIA0084 Introduction to Financial Accounting*
FIA0064 Introduction to Marketing
FIA0074 Fundamental of Management
FIA0104 Intercultural Communication
FIA0094 Interpersonal Communication
FIS0094 Information Technology***
FIA0134 Programming Methodology***
FIA0184 Colour and Form**
FIA0204 Drawing Fundamentals**
FIA0194 Fundamental Photography**

Note:

* Students who intend to pursue a degree in the field of business and accounting should choose this as one of the five electives they need to complete.
** Students who intend to pursue a degree in the field of creative design or architecture should choose these as three of the five electives they need to complete
*** Students who intend to pursue a degree in the field of Information Technology and Cyber security should choose these as two of the five electives they need to complete

Continuing Education:

Upon successful completion of this Foundation in Arts programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programmes and other non science-based degree programmes.

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