Apply with APEL
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning or APEL is a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning (i.e., knowledge, skills and attitudes) 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. It is a system that was developed by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in order to create an alternative pathway as a second chance for those who were denied opportunities to pursue a tertiary education for various reasons in the past.
In its pursuit of expanding equitable access to quality education the University of Cyberjaya currently offers APEL. A and APEL. C as additional pathways to pursue selected programmes at the University. The following are more information regarding APEL. A and APEL. C, as well as how to apply for them. For more information, email us at studywithus@cyberjaya.edu.my.
In its pursuit of expanding equitable access to quality education the University of Cyberjaya currently offers APEL. A and APEL. C as additional pathways to pursue selected programmes at the University. The following are more information regarding APEL. A and APEL. C, as well as how to apply for them. For more information, email us at studywithus@cyberjaya.edu.my.
Yes, if the APEL.A Cert you obtained is from a PPA (Terbuka). However, terms and conditions will be applied.
For APEL.A T-6 Application
For APEL.A T-7 Application
Result notification will be within 4 WEEKS
Candidate who does not meet entry requirements and yet passed APEL.A assessment cannot get admission to UoC without APEL.A Certificate
If the applicant's qualification is not recognised (equivalent to MQF Level 4) and wishes to pursue at Master Level (MQF Level 7), the applicant must go through a formal appeal process at MQA. If you require additional support, kindly contact noraziah@cyberjaya.edu.my
A portfolio is a formal document containing a compilation of evidence documenting the prior experiential learning of a learner and his or her articulation of learning acquired over time. Here are some examples of evidence that the applicant can provide:
| DIRECT EVIDENCE | INDIRECT EVIDENCE |
|---|---|
| Certification You can provide copies of your qualifications: School certificates Statement of result Course completed at work |
Written Records You can provide copies of Diaries Records Journals Articles |
| Work samples You can provide samples of your work; Drawings or photographs Reports Written materials Projects Work of arts |
E-mail You can provide copies of email communication which verify; Customer feedback Work activities Written skills |
| Records of workplace activities You can provide documents that verify your work activities; Notes Emails Completed worksheets Workplace agreement Contracts |
Supporting letters You can provide letters to verify your claim from; Employers Community group People you have work with (paid and unpaid) |
| Documents You can provide evidence that shows what you have done in your life; Media articles Meritorious awards |
APEL A
APEL C
APEL.A stands for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access, which enables access or admission to the programme of choice through
assessment of prior experiential learning with portfolio and aptitude test
as the key instrument to evaluate the eligibility for enrolment/admission. APEL. A provides an opportunity for those who have work experience but lack qualifications or no academic qualifications to continue their studies at a Higher Education Institution.
University of Cyberjaya is an MQA-approved APEL.A Assessment Centre for the admission to programme level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) and programme level 7 (Master’s Degree).
assessment of prior experiential learning with portfolio and aptitude test
as the key instrument to evaluate the eligibility for enrolment/admission. APEL. A provides an opportunity for those who have work experience but lack qualifications or no academic qualifications to continue their studies at a Higher Education Institution.
University of Cyberjaya is an MQA-approved APEL.A Assessment Centre for the admission to programme level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) and programme level 7 (Master’s Degree).
| APEL.A LEVEL | APEL T-6 (Degree) |
APEL T-7 (Bachelor Degree) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSESSMENT FEE APEL.A (RM) |
370 | Coursework /Mixed-Mode |
Fully Research Based |
| 560 | |||
Programmes offered via APEL.A at University of Cyberjaya:
Programme at Master’s Level
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (ODL)
• Master of Business Data Science
• Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Programme at Bachelor’s Level
• Bachelor in Business Administration
• Bachelor in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Education Early Childhood
• Bachelor of Education TESL
• Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health
• Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design (Advertising)
• Bachelor in Creative Multimedia
• Bachelor of Multimedia in 3D Animation
Programme at Master’s Level
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (ODL)
• Master of Business Data Science
• Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management
Programme at Bachelor’s Level
• Bachelor in Business Administration
• Bachelor in International Business Management
• Bachelor of Education Early Childhood
• Bachelor of Education TESL
• Bachelor in Occupational Safety and Health
• Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design (Advertising)
• Bachelor in Creative Multimedia
• Bachelor of Multimedia in 3D Animation
Yes, if the APEL.A Cert you obtained is from a PPA (Terbuka). However, terms and conditions will be applied.
For APEL.A T-6 Application
For APEL.A T-7 Application
Result notification will be within 4 WEEKS
Candidate who does not meet entry requirements and yet passed APEL.A assessment cannot get admission to UoC without APEL.A Certificate
If the applicant's qualification is not recognised (equivalent to MQF Level 4) and wishes to pursue at Master Level (MQF Level 7), the applicant must go through a formal appeal process at MQA. If you require additional support, kindly contact noraziah@cyberjaya.edu.my
A portfolio is a formal document containing a compilation of evidence documenting the prior experiential learning of a learner and his or her articulation of learning acquired over time. Here are some examples of evidence that the applicant can provide:
| DIRECT EVIDENCE | INDIRECT EVIDENCE |
|---|---|
| Certification You can provide copies of your qualifications: School certificates Statement of result Course completed at work |
Written Records You can provide copies of Diaries Records Journals Articles |
| Work samples You can provide samples of your work; Drawings or photographs Reports Written materials Projects Work of arts |
E-mail You can provide copies of email communication which verify; Customer feedback Work activities Written skills |
| Records of workplace activities You can provide documents that verify your work activities; Notes Emails Completed worksheets Workplace agreement Contracts |
Supporting letters You can provide letters to verify your claim from; Employers Community group People you have work with (paid and unpaid) |
| Documents You can provide evidence that shows what you have done in your life; Media articles Meritorious awards |
No, there is no course or training involved. APEL is an assessment mode to evaluate a candidate’s prior experiential learning.
No.
You may refer to the MQA APEL.A Handbook for more information.
APEL.A ASSESMENT FOR THE ENTRY TO PROGRAMME AT BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL (APEL T-6)
a) Aptitude Test
The Aptitude test is a formal exam that the applicant is obliged to pass. Candidates must score at least 30% to pass the entire APEL.A T-6 assessment. The purpose of the Aptitude Test is to assess the competency and readiness of applicants to pursue learning at Bachelor’s Degree level.
The assessment aspects to be tested include knowledge in Mathematics, English Literacy, Bahasa Malaysia Language and General Knowledge/Critical Thinking. PPA should build questions based on the stipulations as per the table below.
a) Aptitude Test
The Aptitude test is a formal exam that the applicant is obliged to pass. Candidates must score at least 30% to pass the entire APEL.A T-6 assessment. The purpose of the Aptitude Test is to assess the competency and readiness of applicants to pursue learning at Bachelor’s Degree level.
The assessment aspects to be tested include knowledge in Mathematics, English Literacy, Bahasa Malaysia Language and General Knowledge/Critical Thinking. PPA should build questions based on the stipulations as per the table below.
| LEVEL OF ENTRY QUALIFICATION |
ASSESSMENT ASPECT | TOTAL NO. OF QUESTION |
COMPETENCY LEVEL | TIME DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (APEL T-6) | Numerical Literacy | 10 | SPM and equivalent | 2 Hours |
| Bahasa Malaysia Literacy | 10 | |||
| English Literacy | 10 | |||
| General Knowledge/Critical Thinking | 10 |
To pass, the candidate must obtain a score of 50% of the Aptitude.
APEL.A ASSESMENT FOR THE ENTRY TO PROGRAMME AT MASTER’S DEGREE LEVEL (APEL T-7)
a) Aptitude Test
The Aptitude Test for the purpose of admission to the Master's Degree programme is the first assessment that the applicant must pass. It carries a weightage of 40% of the total APEL.A T-7 assessment. The purpose of the Aptitude Test is to assess the competency and readiness of the applicant to pursue learning at the master's degree level. The assessment aspects to be tested including knowledge in Mathematics, English Literacy, Bahasa Melayu Language and General Knowledge/Critical Thinking. PPT should build the questions based on the stipulations as per the table below:
The Aptitude Test for the purpose of admission to the Master's Degree programme is the first assessment that the applicant must pass. It carries a weightage of 40% of the total APEL.A T-7 assessment. The purpose of the Aptitude Test is to assess the competency and readiness of the applicant to pursue learning at the master's degree level. The assessment aspects to be tested including knowledge in Mathematics, English Literacy, Bahasa Melayu Language and General Knowledge/Critical Thinking. PPT should build the questions based on the stipulations as per the table below:
Duration of Aptitude Test : 2 hours and 30 minutes
Level of Difficulty : Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF)
| ASSESSMENT ASPECT | TOPICS | QUESTION DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Literacy | Basic Mathematics Basic Algebra Problem Solving |
PART A: 25 Objective Questions PART B: 1 Structure Question |
| English Literacy | Reading & Comprehension Grammar & Prose Spelling Vocabulary Correction of errors |
PART A: 12 Objective Questions PART B: 1 Structure Question |
| Bahasa Malaysia Literacy | Reading & Comprehension Grammar & Prose Spelling Vocabulary Correction of errors |
PART A: 13 Objective Questions PART B: 1 Structure Question |
| General Knowledge/Critical Thinking | Logical Reasoning Classification skills Pattern Recognition |
PART A: 25 Objective Questions PART B: 2 Structure Question |
APEL.A is for admission into the programme. Students can apply for APEL.C once they have admitted into the programme.
APEL for Credit Award [APEL.C] is the award of credits for prior experiential learning towards a course in an accredited programme of a higher education provider (HEP).
The APEL.C assessment (whether Challenge Test or Portfolio Submission) will determine the extent to which you have achieved the desired course learning outcomes for award of credits within a programme of study.
The APEL.C assessment (whether Challenge Test or Portfolio Submission) will determine the extent to which you have achieved the desired course learning outcomes for award of credits within a programme of study.
The benefits of APEL.C:
• provide recognition for learning acquired from non-formal and informal sources;
• reduce the duplication of learning, or learning of the same or similar content;
• encourage the participation of adults in higher education by recognising their prior experiential learning in the form of credits awarded; and
• potentially reduce the time and cost of completing a study programme.
• provide recognition for learning acquired from non-formal and informal sources;
• reduce the duplication of learning, or learning of the same or similar content;
• encourage the participation of adults in higher education by recognising their prior experiential learning in the form of credits awarded; and
• potentially reduce the time and cost of completing a study programme.
The maximum credit award allowed through APEL.C is 30% of total graduating credit.
You can register for courses via APEL. C during Week 1 and Week 2 of the add and drop period. Those who missed the cut-off date may apply for other courses via APEL.C in the next semester.
For a start, here are the APEL.C courses offered at University of Cyberjaya:
Faculty of Business and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration
• BBBA 4513 Principles of Management (3 credits)
• BBBA 4523 Business Communication (3 credits)
• BBBA 4213 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Master in Business Administration
• MBA 5114 Human Capital Management (4 credits)
• MBA 5314 Management Information System (4 credits)
Faculty of Safety & Health
Master of Science in OSH Management
• FASM 5013 Safety Management (3 credits)
• FASM 5033 Health Management (3 credits)
• FASM 5063 HRM and Behavioural Aspect in Safety and Health (3 credits)
Faculty of Business and Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration
• BBBA 4513 Principles of Management (3 credits)
• BBBA 4523 Business Communication (3 credits)
• BBBA 4213 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
Master in Business Administration
• MBA 5114 Human Capital Management (4 credits)
• MBA 5314 Management Information System (4 credits)
Faculty of Safety & Health
Master of Science in OSH Management
• FASM 5013 Safety Management (3 credits)
• FASM 5033 Health Management (3 credits)
• FASM 5063 HRM and Behavioural Aspect in Safety and Health (3 credits)
In APEL.C application, there is no age limit.
Challenge test is a proctored test, to assess if you have achieved the course learning outcome. It can be in the form of a written test (essay question) or oral test or performance test depending on the nature and discipline of the course.
Yes, you may request for appeal against the results of the APEL.C assessment. All appeals must be made in writing and addressed to the APEL Unit, UoC and lodged within fourteen (14) working days of notification of the APEL.C. decision.