City University

Overview of Diploma In Civil Engineering in City University Malaysia

The objective of this programme is to produce pro-active technicians with the technical know-how and capabilities in solving problems posed by a complex and rapidly changing technical environment. Key features of this programme include comprehensive lectures, tutorials, assignments, projects, laboratory work and a four-months industrial attachment. Our aim is to equip learners with the skills needed to design cost-effective and environmentally friendly engineering structures.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Passed SPM/ O-Level with minimum 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics & Science/ Technical/ Vocational
• (Pass is required for English) ; OR
• Passed UEC with minimum 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics & Science/ Technical/ Vocational
• (Pass is required for English) ; OR
• Minimum 3 C's in WAEC/ NECO inclusive of Mathematics & Science ; OR
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/ A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• *Minimum overall average of 50% (inclusive of Mathematics & Science) ; OR
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/ O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• *Minimum overall average of 50% (inclusive of Mathematics & Science) ; OR
• Certificates from Polytechnics from relevant field
• *Minimum 50% average

RECOGNITION :

• Upon successful completion of the diploma programme, students will gain up to 30% of credit transfer of the total credits, depending on the chosen degree programme.

NOTE :

• Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with other borderline Academic Requirements.

English Language Requirements :

• A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/ UEC level ; OR
• MUET Band 3 ; OR
• A score of 160 (computer-based) / 410-413 (writing-based) / 34 (internet-based) in TOEFL ; OR
• Band 5.0 in IELTS
• (In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to/ concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.)
• (International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the English Enrichment Programme (1 - 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University.)

NOTE :

• Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
• SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
• O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
• UEC credit - 'A1' to 'B6'
• STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
• A-Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'

CAREER PROSPECTS

Assistant Engineer/ Technician, Infrastructure and Building Work, Infrastructure and Building Maintenance, Contractor, etc.