Use your
work experience
through

APEL.A

at UNITAR

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Use your
work experience
through

APEL.A

at UNITAR

What is APEL.A?

APEL.A enables individuals with work experience to pursue higher education if they lack the formal academic qualifications needed for normal entry into university programmes.

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Why consider APEL.A?

  • Provide recognition for learning acquired from non-formal and informal sources.
  • Reduce the duplication of learning.
  • Encourage the participation of adults in higher education by recognizing their prior experiential learning.
  • Reduce the time and cost of completing a study programme.
  • Increase access and widen participation for non-conventional learners.
  • Increase mobility and employability.

Who is APEL.A for?

Any Malaysian citizen seeking to pursue higher education based on their prior experience.

APEL.A Process

Journey into joining UNITAR Programmes through APEL.A.

1

Check the requirements

2

Make an application

3

Participate in APEL.A assessments

4

Pass assessment and gain admission

1: Check the requirements

Diploma

  • At least 20 years old.
  • Working experience required.

Bachelor

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Working experience required.

Master

  • At least 30 years old.
  • Holding at least STPM/Diploma*/A-Levels
  • Working experience required.

    *Accredited by MQA

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1: Check the requirements

Diploma

  • At least 20 years old.
  • Working experience required.

Bachelor

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Working experience required.

Master

  • At least 30 years old.
  • Holding at least STPM/Diploma*/A-Levels
  • Working experience required.

    *Accredited by MQA

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2: Make an application

Embark on your APEL journey by completing the online application form:

3 - Participate in APEL.A assessments

The APEL.A assessment has three components:

Aptitute Test

Portfolio

Interview

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3 - Participate in APEL.A assessments

The APEL.Q assessment has three components:

Aptitute Test

Portfolio

Interview

Subjects

  • Bahasa Malaysia
  • English Language
  • Numeral Literacy
  • General knowledge, Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy

Description

  1. Diploma
    • Weightage: 100% weightage
    • Number of questions: 40 MCQs (10 per subject)
    • Required competency level: PMR or equivalent
    • Duration: 2 hours
  2. Bachelor
    • Weightage: 30% weightage
    • Number of questions: 40 MCQs (10 per subject)
    • Required competency level: SPM or equivalent
    • Duration: 2 hours
  3. Master
    •  Weightage: 40% weightage
    • Number of questions: 75 MCQs and 5 essay questions (all subjects)
    • Required competency level: Diploma or equivalent
    • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The purpose is to show evidence of work/experience/prior experiential learning.

Description

  1. Diploma
    • Required
  2. Bachelor
    • 70% weightage
  3. Master
    • 40% weightage

Description

  1. Diploma
    • Not required
  2. Bachelor
    • Not required
  3. Master
    • 20% weightage
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4: Pass assessment and gain admission

Upon successfully completing all assessment components, you may proceed to register for your desired program of study.

Applicable Programmes for APEL.A @ UNITAR

All programmes at UNITAR that are are eligible for APEL.A are the following levels of study, and areas of study:

  • Master’s (T-7)
  • Bachelor’s (T-6)
  • Diploma (T-4)
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Accounting & Finance
Diploma in Animation Design
Art & Design
Micro Credential in Competitive Intelligence and Asian Business Strategy
Business & Entrepreneurship
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What are you waiting for?

Follow along the APEL journey with us, and you’ll get your desired education in no time!

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