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Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for the purposes of Access into a programme of study under the various Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels. It provides an alternative pathway for adults who lack formal education to gain access to undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Learners seek the APEL.A because it can help them:

  1. Increase self-confidence and enhance the motivation to continue learning.
  2. Gain access to and recognition of higher qualifications.
  3. Document knowledge, skills, and experience better through the preparation of a portfolio of evidence; plan for further learning and personal career development.
  4. Map prior learning onto the MQF to identify a notional level.
  5. Develop analytical and learning skills through the process of undertaking the APEL itself.
  6. Increase mobility and employability.
  7. Increase motivation and interest in the workplace.
  8. Require less time away from the workplace.
  9. Reduce time and cost.

APEL.A ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT

  • A is applicable to local and international applicants who do not meet the regular entry requirements imposed by academic programmes at any MQF level.
  • Applicants applying for entry via the APEL.A must meet the minimum age requirements stipulated for the various levels of qualifications.
  • Applicants must fulfil the minimum formal qualifications stipulated, for the Master’s and Doctorate levels.
  • Applicants applying for entry via the APEL.A must have prior experiential learning.

The assessment instruments carry different weightage that contributes to the overall assessment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT- Programme at MQF Level 7

  • At least 30 years of age in the year of application.
  • Possess at least an STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualification (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma);
  • Possess relevant work experience.
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s level

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Our staff are ready to help you! You may reach us through:
✉️ Email: apela@qiu.edu.my (Yet to be set up once obtain approval)
 Contact Number:
📞 Office Phone: +605-249 0500 ext:  (Yet to be set up once obtain approval)

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Please proceed to register on the MQA portal: MQA- APEL.A PORTAL

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