| Approval Code | R/523/6/0219; 11/2026 |
| Accreditation Code | MQA/FA9300 |
| Classification | BEng (Hons) |
| Subject Area | Communication & Electronic Engineering |
| Course Mode | Full-time |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Location | Kuala Lumpur |
| Intakes | January, May and September |
Communication Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with communications technology development and operations, including telecommunications and computer networks, to name a few.
Modern society has become increasingly dependent on instantaneous communication of information in a world of integrated digital communication networks. Thus, this degree programme caters to society’s demands for seamless transfer of information, through mobile phones, TVs, radios, the Internet or other media.
Communication has been identified as one of the major growth areas in the industry. Students will learn about operating principals and designing devices, ranging from mobile phones to wireless networks and satellite communication systems, among others. Notably, the programme covers a wide range of courses, from electrical science and circuit design to computing, optical fibre systems, microwave circuits, communications and digital networks.
To nurture competitiveness among graduates, they are also required to undergo industrial training under UCSI University’s Co-operative Training Placement Scheme at the end of the 2nd and 3rd academic years. This training allows students to learn and familiarise themselves with the real-life working environment. Apart from that, students also undertake a research and development project in their final year of study.
Programme Details
The duration of the programme is 4 years.
In each year there are two long-semesters consisting of 14 weeks of instruction with 2 weeks of examinations, and one short-semester consisting of 7 weeks of instruction with 1 week of examinations. The long-semesters start in January and May, while the short-semester starts in September.
In the months of November & December students undergo industrial training under the Co-Operative Placement Scheme to learn and to familiarise themselves with real life working environment. In addition, students also undertake a research and development project in their final year.
The number of contact hours per courses per week depends on the credit and teaching methodology of each course. Each credit is approximately equivalent to 1 hour of class, or 2 hours of labs per week.
Professional Recognition
Assessments
The teaching and learning strategies and assessment are designed depending on and according to the nature of course or topic being taught or investigated. The school of Engineering implements different methods and styles of teaching and learning and assessment to ensure the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of its programmes, that includes
- Ordinary classroom lectures
- Group tutorials
- Laboratory works
- Seminars and eforums
- Directed and self learning
- Invited guest lectures
- Industrial visits
- Subject to School discretion after reviewing transcript & syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits
- A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level; or IELTS 5.0/CEFR B1 or equivalent with TOEFL PBT (410-413) or TOEFL IBT (34) or CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance)/CEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge English: Proficiency)/CEFR C1 or PTE (Pearson Test of English) (36) or MUET (Malaysian University English Test) Band 3.
- In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met for local students, student may be required to undertake additional English module(s) prior to or concurrently with the undergraduate programme, based on the University’s decision.
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
'A' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
Graduates are able to find career opportunities in the following roles:
- RF Design
- Electronic Design
- Device and System Design
- R & D Engineer
- Fabrication & Data Transmission
- Project Engineer
- Micro Design
- Communication Design
- Manufacturing
- Power Plant Transmission
- Antennce Design
- Calculus & Analytical Geometry II
- Circuit Theory I *
- Digital Electronics I *
- Analogue Electronic I *
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
- Technical Communication
- Electromagnetic Theory I *
- Electronic Laboratory 1A
- Electronic Laboratory 1B
- Advanced Circuit Theory &TL *
- Engineering Design *
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers II
- Electronic Manufacturing Industry *
- Engineering Softwares & Applications *
- Electrical Power *
- Computing for Engineers *
- Co-operative Placement 2
- Analogue Electronics II *
- Digital Electronics II *
- Electronic Laboratory 2A
- Electronic Laboratory 2B
- Communication Circuits *
- Electromagnetic Theory II
- Communication Theory *
- Numerical Analysis
- Data Communication &Networks *
- Microprocessor Systems *
- Environmental Engineering and Abatement Processes*
- Optical Communication *
- Engineering & Management & Economics
- Engineers in Society
- Electronic Laboratory 3A
- Communication Laboratory 3B
- Communication Systems *
- Communication Sub-System Design
- Microwave System Design
- Antennas & EMC
- Digital Signal processing *
- Digital Systems & HDLs *
- Final Year Project A
- Embedded Systems Design *
- Final Year Project B
- Co-operative Placement 4
- Elecronic Laboratory 4A
- Communication Laboratory 4B
Elective:
- Electronic Circuit Design e*
- Introduction to Production and manufacturing
- VLSI Design
- Technopreneurship
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
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