At this level, you will be introduced to the building blocks of a broad-based curriculum. Our modules aim to develop communication skills, enhance creativity and critical thinking, as well as raise community awareness. The IS modules offered in Year 1 are:
Sports & Wellness
This module helps you to learn a sport as a recreational activity to keep you fit and healthy. Team building and collaboration skills are developed as you network with other students. There are a total of 19 sports electives to choose from: Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance Movement, Dancesport, Flag Football, Hip Hop, Life Saving / Swimming, Netball, Orienteering, Street soccer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Touch Rugby, Volleyball, Wellness Programme and Yoga.
Creativity & Applied Thinking Skills
This module sharpens your analytical, critical and creative thinking skills to help you develop a more open and inquiring mind. You will be asked to challenge assumptions and apply these skills to find solutions to real-world problems. In CATS, your senses will be awakened and you will acquire a mindset to constantly seek innovative means to improve our living environment.
Individual & the Community
What social values do you hold as an individual? What role do you play in your family and community? Embark on a journey of discovery and become a social investigator. You will choose from the social service sectors, arts, sports, or the environment to conduct fieldwork, collaborating with a relevant non-profit organisation.
Communication Toolkit
This module provides an integrated platform for you to sharpen your written and oral communication skills. You will also learn library research skills to research your chosen topics of interest for your writing and speaking assignments.
General English 
This module is for you if you are an international student and need help with your oral and written English. For example, you will learn to handle everyday situations that you may encounter both on and off campus. To accommodate that, classes are interactive and very much 'hands-on'.
Life Management Skills (For BA students)
This module explores the behavioural processes that help you cultivate healthy relationships with family, friends, colleagues and the business community. You will apply relevant life management techniques to simulated real-life situations to handle anger, fear and conflicts.
Exploring Contemporary Issues (For FMS and PCS students)
Do we wander through our lives without taking a second look at what is worthwhile? Exploring Contemporary Issues will engage you in critical thinking—analysis, attention, awareness and independent judgment—with the aim of developing quality thinking and the ability to articulate your thoughts. You will do so by gaining insights into the current issues that are prevalent in our social, political and creative landscapes today. Welcome to the thinking world!