choose the right tertiary education pathway
MaKinG the right decisions to kickstart your tertiary education journey is a pivotal factor that might just make or break your university life. tunku abdul Rahman University College (taR UC) has close to 50 years of academic excellence in providing pre-university education.
Fortunately for the younger generation, there is a wide variety when it comes to taking the first step. among the many popular pre-university programmes available in Malaysia are the Cambridge GCe a-Levels and Foundation programmesboth offered at taR UC’s Centre for Pre-University studies (CPUs).
taR UC’s Foundation is an intensive programme, which is tailormade to ensure students are able to assimilate and gain a deeper understanding of the requisite knowledge to be well prepared to continue in-depth studies at undergraduate level.
those certain of their education pathway can choose to undertake specialised Foundation in accounting, Business or engineering – all bespoke programmes to prepare for corresponding bachelor’s degree programmes.
For some flexibility in choosing the discipline of studies for their undergraduate programme, Foundation in arts or Foundation in science prepares students for a wider range of taR UC’s undergraduate programmes.
each stream is further divided into two separate tracks with each track being comprehensively structured to provide and develop an appreciation of requisite knowledge to students transition into their discipline of choice.
the Foundation programme is also without a doubt the quicker route as it typically takes a year to complete.
On the other hand, the Cambridge GCe a-Levels is a globally recognised four-semester programme meant as a preparatory step before university level studies.
Offered since 1987, taR UC has built a strong reputation in providing an excellent a-Levels programme where its outstanding teaching has prepared students well to gain admission into some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
taR UC offers the Cambridge GCe a-Levels programme in science and arts streams, which are designed to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject matter, encourage independent learning and foster critical thinking – all prerequisites for success at the undergraduate and even postgraduate studies.
the Cambridge GCe a-Levels would take a longer duration of one and a half years to complete.
in a nutshell, while both programmes are functionally similar in preparing sPM leavers for the next step in tertiary education the difference lies within the structure and duration.
Foundation programme:
– More intensive and takes a shorter period of time to complete.
– tailor-made to complement taR UC’s undergraduate programmes.
– Highly specialised to help students transition into the corresponding discipline of studies of their choice.
Cambridge GCE A Level:
– a gateway to many universities worldwide due to its global recognition as entry requirement into their undergraduate programmes.
– a broader nature of study in comparison with Foundation programme.
– students have more flexibility when choosing their field of studies.
to explore more about programmes offered by CPUs, visit taR UC’s booth at major education fairs nationwide.
alternatively, visit www.tarc.edu. my for more information. attractive scholarships are also available at taR UC on the basis of academic merit and sibling discount for qualified students.