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Using your SPM, ‘O’ Level or equivalent qualifications, you can progress to a wide range of internationally recognized degrees at APU in Malaysia via the APU Foundation Programme. Alternatively, you can enter the 2-year Diploma Programmes and enter directly into second year of Bachelor’s Degree.

With STPM, ‘A’ Level, UEC, IB or equivalent qualifications, you can enter immediately with first year. We offer degrees in Business, Human Resource Management, International Business, Tourism Management, Accounting, Banking & Finance, International Relations, Psychology, Marketing, ICT, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Games Development, Design & Media, Engineering, Actuarial Studies, Visual Effects and many more, all the way to prestigious Masters & PHD degrees.

Delivered by well qualified faculty with extensive professional experience, we give you the solid base you require to obtain your dream degree.

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Engineering Pathway

Pathways@APU

There are four pathways:

Business, Finance & Social Sciences pathway
Computing & Technology pathway
Engineering pathway
Architecture & Design pathway

BUSINESS, FINANCE & SOCIAL SCIENCES PATHWAY
Business, Management, Marketing & Tourism, Media and International Relations, Psychology, Global Hospitality & Tourism Programmes

Upon completion of your APU Foundation, you may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways.
Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics and Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a Pass in English at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programme:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Computing, Technology & Games Development Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
*Students who choose to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligent Systems programmes will be required to undertake Foundation Pathways from the Computing & Technology route or Engineering route if the student does not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE or equivalent.

*Students who have completed Foundation from other routes apart from the above are required to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme, provided they also still have Credit in Maths and Science or ICT subject at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

**A Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for these programmes. (Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage).

Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
Design, Advertising, Animation & VFX Programmes

Upon completion of your APU Foundation, you may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways.
Note: Portfolio Required
COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY
Computing, Technology & Games Development Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
*Students who choose to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligent Systems programmes will be required to undertake Foundation Pathways from the Computing & Technology route or Engineering route if the student does not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE or equivalent.

*Students who have completed Foundation from other routes apart from the above are required to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme, provided they also still have Credit in Maths and Science or ICT subject at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

**A Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for these programmes. (Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage).

Business, Management, Marketing & Tourism, Media and International Relations, Psychology, Global Hospitality & Tourism Programmes
Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics and Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a Pass in English at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programme:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
Design, Advertising, Animation & VFX Programmes

Upon completion of your APU Foundation, you may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways.
Note: Portfolio Required
ENGINEERING PATHWAY
Engineering Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation Engineering to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics and Physics OR Chemistry at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
Business, Management, Marketing & Tourism, Media and International Relations, Psychology, Global Hospitality & Tourism Programmes
Leading from APU Foundation Engineering to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics and Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a Pass in English at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programme:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Computing, Technology & Games Development Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation Engineering to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
*Students who choose to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligent Systems programmes will be required to undertake Foundation Pathways from the Computing & Technology route or Engineering route if the student does not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE or equivalent.

*Students who have completed Foundation from other routes apart from the above are required to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme, provided they also still have Credit in Maths and Science or ICT subject at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

**A Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for these programmes. (Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage).

Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation Engineering to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
Design, Advertising, Animation & VFX Programmes

Upon completion of your APU Foundation Engineering, you may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways.
Note: Portfolio Required
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN PATHWAY
Design, Advertising, Animation & VFX Programmes

Upon completion of your APU Foundation, you may then proceed to Level 1 of a Degree of your choice in the following pathways.
Note: Portfolio Required

Computing, Technology & Games Development Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:
*Students who choose to progress to Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligent Systems programmes will be required to undertake Foundation Pathways from the Computing & Technology route or Engineering route if the student does not have a credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE or equivalent.

*Students who have completed Foundation from other routes apart from the above are required to do a Pre-Requisite module in Further Mathematics or equivalent in the first semester of the Degree Programme, provided they also still have Credit in Maths and Science or ICT subject at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.

**A Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for these programmes. (Strong Mathematics would be an added advantage).

Business, Management, Marketing & Tourism, Media and International Relations, Psychology, Global Hospitality & Tourism Programmes
Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics and Science OR Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology and a Pass in English at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programme:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
Accounting, Banking, Finance and Actuarial Programmes

Leading from APU Foundation to your Choice of Degree Studies; please note that a Credit Pass in Mathematics at SPM / O-Level / IGCSE is required for the following programmes:

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