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Entry Pathway
At AeU, we know that you might consider tertiary study at a range of different points in your life, not just directly after high school. Therefore, AeU is committed to a fair admissions process and we accept a wide range of qualifications.
Diploma
A candidate may be admitted into the Diploma programme through:
a) Regular Entry
This applies to candidates who possess:
- A minimum of three (3) subjects of grade “C” in SPM, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
b) APEL Entry
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 20 years of age as at 1st January of the year of application
- Possess relevant working experience.
*All applicants are subjected to APEL assessments conducted by AeU. Successful APEL candidates may apply for admission, however this does not necessarily guarantee admission.
A candidate may be admitted into the Graduate Diploma programme through:
(a) Regular Entry
This applies to candidates who possess:
- A minimum of two (2) principles in STPM or its equivalent qualification, or
- A Diploma, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
(b) APEL Entry
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 30 years of age as at 1st January of the year of application
- Possess a minimum of STPM / Diploma / equivalent
- Possess relevant working experience.
* All applicants are subjected to APEL assessments conducted by AeU. Successful APEL candidates may apply for admission, however this does not necessarily guarantee admission.
A candidate may be admitted into the Masters’ programme through:
(a) Regular Entry
This applies to candidates who possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
(b) APEL Entry
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 30 years of age as at 1st January of the year of application
- Possess a minimum of STPM / Diploma / equivalent
- Possess relevant working experience.
* All applicants are subjected to APEL assessments conducted by AeU. Successful APEL candidates may apply for admission, however this does not necessarily guarantee admission.
A candidate may be admitted into the Masters’ programme through:
(a) Regular Entry
This applies to candidates who possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
(b) Other Entry
This applies to candidates who are:
- At least 30 years of age as at 1st January of the year of application
- Possess a minimum of STPM / Diploma / equivalent with 3 years working
- experience, or
- Possess a minimum of SPM with 5 years working experience.
A candidate may be admitted into the DBA programme if he possesses:
- A Master’s degree, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
- The Senate may, from time to time, require a candidate to enroll and/or pass/audit prerequisite courses before he/she is allowed to proceed with the DBA programme.
A candidate may be admitted into the PhD / IndD programme if he possesses:
- A Master’s, or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Senate of the University.
- The Senate may, from time to time, require a candidate to enroll and/or pass/audit
- prerequisite courses before he/she is allowed to proceed with the PhD programme.
For courses conducted in English, all international students shall normally be required to attain a level of English Language Proficiency equivalent to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 5.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) overall score of 550 or passed the AeU Placement Test or any other equivalent approved by the Senate of the University. Notwithstanding the above, any international student who has had his/her tertiary education in the English medium of instruction shall normally be exempted from the above requirement.
In addition, any international student who is undertaking a research programme where the language for thesis/dissertation submission approved by the University is in a language other than English (eg Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin), shall normally be exempted from the English Proficiency requirement.
The Senate also reserves the right to make exemptions on the above English Proficiency requirement from time to time as deemed necessary.
What is APEL?
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning or APEL is a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study and/or award of credits.
The Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) at Asie e University provides an opportunity for adult learners to gain recognition and earn academic credits for their prior learning. APEL assesses, recognises and awards credits for the individual’s prior experiential learning gained either through non-formal or informal means by determining the extent to which the learner has achieved the required learning / competency outcomes for award of credit for a course.
Benefit of APEL
APEL has been identified as a powerful tool for bringing people into the learning system It reassures them that they do not have to start from scratch and that the skills they already have are valuable. The growing body of research on the subject has revealed evidence that APEL has many benefits to various stakeholders, i.e., learners, institutions, employers and the nation.
Benefits for Learners
Learners seek APEL because it can help them:
- increase self confidence and enhance the motivation to continue learning;
- get access and recognition to higher qualifications;
- document knowledge, skills and experience better through the preparation of portfolio of evidence;
- plan for further learning and personal career development;
- map prior learning onto the MQF to identify a notional level;
- develop analytical and learning skills through the process of undertaking APEL itself;
- increase mobility and employability; and
- reduce time and cost.
Benefits for Institutions
APEL can help education institutions to:
- increase access and widen participation for non-conventional learners;
- support the development of curriculum; and
- enrich the teaching-learning experience with the presence of non-conventional learners.
Benefits for Employers
APEL acknowledges workplace learning for the benefit of both the employers and employees. It supports training and staff development strategies. Employers encourage APEL because it helps the organisation to:
- increase motivation and interest in workplace practice on the part of the employees;
- reduce the amount of time needed to complete a qualification and therefore, requiring less time away rom the workplace;
- generate new ideas and development in the workplace as a result of process of reflection on practice by employees; and
- improve employee retention, and reduce recruitment and training cost
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Last Update: July 10, 2017