Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
(R3/0712/6/0015)(02/29)(MQA/FA4013)
Course OverviewAPU-DMU DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME
Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.
DMU Degree Certificate will be an MEng Award for Engineering Programmes.
To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE.
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- High-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded in electrical & electronic engineering fundamentals.
- A study in both the areas of electronics fundamentals as well as electrical power systems including the areas of generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy.
This programme is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
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4 Years (8 Semesters)
RM 27, 500.00
RM 28, 500.00
RM 29, 500.00
RM 30, 500.00
International Fees:
RM 30, 400.00
RM 31, 400.00
RM 32, 500.00
RM 33, 700.00
Total: Malaysian - RM 116,000 | International - RM 128,000
• 21 Nov 2024
• 13 Mar 2025
• 17 Jul 2025
• 29 Sep 2025
Degree awarded by APU, Malaysia
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS | |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent. |
A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry). |
UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry). |
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent. |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
DIPLOMA | • Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Engineering Diploma and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board OR • Successful completion of a Diploma in Engineering with other recognised Institutions and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board. |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS | |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | • IELTS : 5.0 • TOEFL IBT : 40 • Pearson (PTE) : 47 • MUET : Band 3.5 |
Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree course must not be color blind or physically handicapped which makes him/her unable to conduct experimental/practical work and affect the learning process leading to potential errors towards professional practice as well. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices is mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening, if the student is found to be color blind; the Medical Screening maybe failed.
- Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Electrical or Electronic Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
- Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
An Electrical or Electronic Engineer maybe responsible for research, design, development, manufacturing and management of complex hardware and software systems and reliable, cost effective devices, many involving the use of new information and computer intensive technologies. These include:
- Integrated electronic systems
- Renewable energy systems
- Generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power
- Instrumentation in electrical and electronic systems
- Manufacturing
- Microelectronics
- Photoelectronics
DEGREE YEAR 1
Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Engineering Materials and Engineering Design. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and entrepreneurship. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.
- Engineering Materials
- Instrumentation & Measurement
- Programming with Python
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to C Programming
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Analysis of Circuits
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
DEGREE YEAR 2
Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with modules such as Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software & Applications and Signals and Linear Systems. Engineering Mathematics is provided for the better understanding of the engineering modules.
- Digital Electronics
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Engineering Software & Applications
- Innovation Process
- Analogue Electronics
- Electromagnetic Field Theory
- Signals & Linear Systems
- Electrical Machines 1
- Electrical Machines 2
- Electrical Power Utilization
DEGREE YEAR 3
Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Control Engineering, Machine Vision & Intelligence, Communication Engineering Principles, Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software, Digital Signal Processing, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power, and Power Electronics & Drives are the critical focus of this level. There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.
- Control Engineering
- Venture Building
- Engineering Mathematics 4
- Communication Engineering Principles
- Microprocessor Systems & Embedded Software
- Digital Signal Processing
- Engineering Project Management
- Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power
- Power Electronics & Drives
- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as described in the table below.
INTERNSHIP (16 weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
DEGREE YEAR 4
The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application and technological skills which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced. Students will deliver several Engineering Projects where they will demonstrate higher level critical thinking, analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance their employability.
- Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
- Group Design Project 1
- Group Design Project 2
- Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
- Engineer in Society
- Switchgears & Protection
- Power System Analysis
- High Voltage Engineering
- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2 as described in the table below.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING MINOR/EXTENSION PATHWAYS
In APU, employment and it’s continual sustainability is of paramount importance to us. The range of minor and extensions offered to all students within the School of Engineering will craft a formidable way forward for the young aspiring engineers of tomorrow. These options allow students to embark on a journey of exploration either within the engineering fraternity by extending into greater depth (extensions) niche knowledge, skills and attributes required for the practice of contemporary engineering or explore wider options (minor) that are pivotal in the fundamental proliferation of the engineering profession as a while when coupled with other current multidisciplinary fields of expertise. Successful completion of either pathways future proof the students allowing them to embark on a journey of rewarding careers within an engineering discipline of their choice.
Minor Pathway – Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. There are minor packages available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2 Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.
MINOR PATHWAY | |||
NAME OF MINOR | Year 3 Semester 2 |
Year 4 Semester 1 | Year 4 Semester 2 |
IoT | Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics | Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications | Emergent Technology |
FinTech | FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance | Digital Finance | Robo Advisor |
Digital Transformation | Digital Execution | Digital Strategy & Analytics | Emergent Technology |
Data Analytics | Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics | Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics | Optimization & Deep Learning |
Artificial Intelligence | Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI) | Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis | Emergent Technology |
Digital Age Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | Cyberpsychology | Human Factors Psychology |
EXTENSION PATHWAY | |||
NAME OF MINOR | Year 3 Semester 2 |
Year 4 Semester 1 | Year 4 Semester 2 |
Smart Drones | Robotic Technology | Robot Operating Systems | Drone Technology |
Smart Manufacturing | Robotic Technology | Robot Operating Systems | Product Creation Technology |
Drilling Technology | Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics | Directional Drilling & Surveying | Well Control |
Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Technologies | Machine Vision Intelligence | CAD/CAM | Product Creation Technology |
Oil and Gas Operations | Gas Engineering | Petroleum Economics | Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics |
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency)
The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:
- PLO1 - Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems.
- PLO2 - Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them.
- PLO3 - Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
- PLO4 - Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
- PLO5 - Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems.
- PLO6 - Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems.
- PLO7 - Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems.
- PLO8 - Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
- PLO9 - Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings.
- PLO10 - Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities.
- PLO11 - Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments.
- PLO12 - Ability to recognise the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development.
- Electrical Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Product Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- QA/QC Engineer
- Sales Engineer
- Support Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Power Plant Engineer
- Optical Engineer
- Transmission Engineer
Engineering Degrees Accredited Under The Washington Accord
This allows APU graduates to be recognised in these countries for career opportunities towards achieving Professional/Chartered Engineer status or for further education progression. Furthermore, many countries which are not yet signatories to the Washington Accord also use this as a benchmark in recognising Engineering Degrees.
- Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or the relevant professional bodies in other countries who are signatories under the Washington Accord.
- Pathways to becoming a Professional or Chartered Engineer.
- Assurance that graduates are considered as having met international academic standards for engineering practice.
Please refer to http://www.eac.org.my/web/list_accredited.html
The above benefits are applicable in the following countries, which are signatory to the Washington Accord:
“Signatories have full rights of participation in the Accord; qualifications accredited or recognised by other signatories are recognised by each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised qualifications within its own jurisdiction”
- Australia - Represented by Engineers Australia (1989)
- Canada - Represented by Engineers Canada (1989)
- China - Represented by China Association for Science and Technolog (2016)
- Chinese Taipei - Represented by Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (2007)
- Costa Rica - Represented by Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA) (2020)
- Hong Kong China - Represented by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (1995)
- India - Represented by National Board of Accreditation (2014)(Applies only to programmes accredited by NBA offered by education providers accepted by NBA institutions.)
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Indonesia - Represented by Indonesian Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (IABEE) (2019)
- Ireland - Represented by Engineers Ireland (1989)
- Japan - Represented by Japan Accreditation Board for Engineering Education (2005)
- Korea - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering Education of Korea (2007)
- Malaysia - Represented by Board of Engineers Malaysia (2009)
- Mexico - Represented by Consejo de Acreditación de la Enseñanza de la Ingeniería (CACEI) (2016)
- New Zealand - Represented by Institution of Professional Engineers NZ (1989)
- Pakistan - Represented by Pakistan Engineering Council (2017)
- Peru - Represented by Instituto de Calidad Y Acreditacion de Programas de Computacion, Ingeneria Y Technologia (ICACIT) (2018)
- Russia - Represented by Association for Engineering Education of Russia (2012)
- Singapore - Represented by Institution of Engineers Singapore (2006)
- South Africa - Represented by Engineering Council of South Africa (1999)
- Sri Lanka - Represented by Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (2014)
- Turkey - Represented by MUDEK (2011)
- United Kingdom - Represented by Engineering Council UK (1989)
- United States - Represented by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1989)
http://www.ieagreements.org/accords/washington/signatories/
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Bangladesh - Represented by The Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB)
- Chile - Represented by Agencia Acreditadora Colegio De Ingenieros De Chile S A (ACREDITA CI)
- Philippines - Represented by Philippine Technological Council (PTC)
- Thailand - Represented by Council of Engineers Thailand (COET)
- Myanmar - Represented by Myanmar Engineering Council (MEngC)
- Saudi Arabia - Represented by Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)
- Nigeria - Represented by Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)