2+ years (6 Semesters)

Total: Malaysian - RM 45,200 | International - RM 50,500

• 04 Jul 2024
• 19 Sep 2024

APU Diploma

SPM
3 Credits in at least 3 subjects at SPM level, with a minimum of a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);

IGCSE/O-Levels
3 Credits (Grade C & above) in at least 3 subjects at IGCSE/O-Levels;

UEC
3 Credits (Grade B & above) in at least 3 subjects in UEC;

Certificate
Pass relevant Certificate Programme or its equivalent;

A qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above. Credit in English is required at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level or equivalent.

Malaysian Students who do not possess a Pass in English at SPM/IGCSE/O-Level/UEC; will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Foundation/Diploma/Certificate programme.

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).

SEMESTER 1

In this semester, students will be introduced to preparatory modules which would be essential for them to embark on their journey in completion of their diploma. Students will be taught English for academic purpose, basic of entrepreneurship and business plus computing skills. Students are also required to take one General Studies module as required by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.

SEMESTER 2

This semester is a continuation from semester 1 on preparatory modules where students will be equipped with professional communications skill. They will also embark on some academic research skills which are essential for their future careers. They will be exposed to global business trends as well as Critical International Film Studies that will give them a glimpse to some of the international related issues.

SEMESTER 3

Starting from semester 3, students will be exposed to the core area of international studies that will include introduction to international relations and international history. The semester will also focus on understanding political ideologies and their impact on global affairs. Contemporary issues and challenges facing Malaysia in its foreign relations will also be covered.

SEMESTER 4

Continuing from semester 3, students will be exposed to more relevant international studies issues, particularly the impact of globalisation and the role of international organisations in global affairs. They will also learn about the different array of global political systems and governments, as well as understand how social movements and revolutions impacts the core features of the international system. Additionally, they will also study environmental issues and concerns such as climate change, biodiversity loss and poor governance.

SEMESTER 5

In semester 5, students will be further introduced to various theoretical and conceptual frameworks for them to apply to real-world case studies in the international arena. They will also learn about international political economy that focuses on how and why countries integrate themselves into a global economy and regionalism for e.g. Southeast Asia where students will study about ASEAN. Also as a continuation from the previous semester, students will be exposed to other environmental issues and concerns.

SEMESTER 6 - INTERNSHIP (8 WEEKS)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

Upon successful completion of this programme and fulfilment of requirements for credit transfer, you will be eligible to progress into Level 2 of the following degree programmes offered at APU.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Relations
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in:
• E-Business**
• Digital Leadership**
• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management**
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing**

** Please take note that Bridging module/s needed before progress into Year 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Entry
Students who obtained a Credit (B) or above for all the core modules in Semester 3, 4 and 5, they will be eligible to progress straight into Level 2 Semester 2 of BA (Hons) in International Relations.

- For the full listing of our Diploma Programmes, please refer to the Pre-University programme brochure.

APU-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.

To know more about APU-DMU Dual Scheme, please click HERE.