CREDIT AWARD
APEL.C is designed for individuals who have gained substantial knowledge, skills, and competencies through work experience, training, or self-learning and wish to have them recognised as part of their academic studies.
It offers a flexible pathway to accelerate your studies by awarding academic credits for knowledge and skills you’ve already mastered. This means you can avoid repeating content you already know and focus on new areas of learning.
PROGRAMMES
In UNIMAS, APEL.C is applicable to ALL programmes by coursework, and the maximum number of credits awarded is up to 60% of the total programme credits (Surat Makluman MQA Bil. 6 2025).
Credit awards (credit transfer) through APEL.C can be applied to various levels of study, including:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
Level | Minimum graduating credit | 60% of the total programme credits |
|---|---|---|
Doctoral | 80 | 48 |
Master's | 40 | 24 |
Bachelor's | 120 | 72 |
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following general requirements:
- Registered student at University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).
- Relevant experience — Demonstrate knowledge or skills directly related to the course for which credit is sought.
- Evidence of learning — Submit supporting documents such as work portfolios, certificates, project reports, or employer attestations that clearly show your learning outcomes.
- Assessment readiness — Be prepared to undergo assessments such as portfolio evaluation, challenge tests, or interviews, depending on the course requirements
Note: Specific requirements may vary based on programme level and institutional policies.
These are APEL.C’s assessments:
Challenge Test
Evaluates the applicant's knowledge and skills relevant to the course (diverse forms of assessments to suit study field).
OR
Portfolio
Documentation of prior learning and experiences.
Interview (if applicable):
Further assessment of the applicant's competencies.
APPLICATION
Applying for APEL.C is a straightforward process. Here’s how to get started:
Consultation – Contact UNIMAS APEL Centre (apel@uimas.my) to discuss your eligibility and the courses you wish to apply for.
Course Mapping – Identify the courses where your prior learning matches the intended learning outcomes.
Assessment – Depending on the course, you may undergo portfolio evaluation, a challenge test, or an interview to demonstrate your competency.
Credit Award Decision – Once assessed and approved, the awarded credits will be reflected in your academic transcript and contribute to your programme requirements.
Applications for APEL.C are accepted throughout the academic year. We recommend starting early to allow ample time for portfolio preparation and assessment.
APEL.C PROCESS
1 Consultation
Contact UNIMAS APEL Centre apel@unimas.my
Learner will be assigned to the faculty coordinator
2 Self-Assessment
Learner will fill in the Self-Assessment form
3 Payment
If eligible, the learner may proceed with apel.c course registration abd fee payment
4 Assessment
Learners will undertake a challenge test and/or submit a portfolio demonstrating their knowledge and skills based on the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
5 Result
If the learners achieves 50% or more of the CLO, credit transfer will be granted
REFERENCES
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