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Graduate early
with
APEL.C
by earning course credits
What is APEL.C?
APEL.C is the award of credits granted to a student for a course in an accredited programme offered at UNITAR with a systematic process that involves the identification, documentation, and assessment of prior experiential learning.
The award of credits is granted for informal and non-formal learning, with a primary emphasis on assessing an individual’s ability to apply experiential learning to attain the specified learning outcomes of a course.
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Why consider APEL.C?
- Facilitates a shorter study period.
- Acknowledges and values informally obtained experiential learning.
- Avoid repetitive learning.
- May contribute to reducing study costs.
- Enables a more flexible approach to higher education, accommodating diverse learning paths.
- Encourages individuals to embrace lifelong learning by recognizing and valuing ongoing educational experiences.
Who is APEL.C for?
- Malaysians & Non-Malaysians citizen.
- Applicants who are registered students of UNITAR in the applicable programme.
- Applicants with relevant informal and/or non-formal learning experience in the course(s) applied.
1: Preliminary Readiness
- Identify the course(s) that you would like to use APEL.C.
- Submit details of your relevant prior learning and working experiences for each course for review.
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1: Preliminary Readiness
Identify the course(s) that you would like to use APEL.C.
Submit details of your relevant prior learning and working experiences for each course for review.
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2: Application & Assessment
- The advisor will review your submission and advise you accordingly. Be on alert for important deadlines for application, test or portfolio submission.
- Upon successful application, you can attempt the APEL.C assessment.
3: Credit Award
- If you pass the APEL.C assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s).
- Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA.
- If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you need to register to undertake that course.
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3: Credit Award
- If you pass the APEL.C assessment, you will be awarded credits for the course(s).
- Courses that have been awarded credits will not be included in the calculation of your CGPA.
- If you fail the assessment, for any particular course, you need to register to undertake that course.
Applicable Programmes for APEL.C. @ UNITAR
All programmes at UNITAR that are are eligible for APEL.C. are the following levels of study, and areas of study:
- Master’s (T-7)
- Bachelor’s (T-6)
- Diploma (T-4)
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Accounting & Finance
![diploma in animation design](https://www.unitar.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Diploma-in-Animation-Design.jpg)
Art & Design
![Micro-Credential in Competitive Intelligence and Asian Business Strategy - UNITAR International University](https://www.unitar.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Micro-Credential-in-Competitive-Intelligence-and-Asian-Business-Strategy.jpg)
Business & Entrepreneurship
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Education
![Master of Information Technology Online - UNITAR International University](https://www.unitar.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Master-of-Information-Technology-–-Online.jpg)
Information Technology
![Bachelor of Psychology Honours - UNITAR International University](https://www.unitar.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/19_BPsych.jpg)
Psychology
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What are you waiting for?
Follow along the APEL journey with us, and you’ll get your desired education in no time!
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