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Overview
Electronics communications underpin our everyday technologies, from TV and mobile phones to air travel. This programme integrates practical work and taught material infused with state-of-the-art technology, covering areas like analogue and digital communications, mobile and satellite communications..., and electromagnetic waves. Students will also learn CST Microwave Studio, an industry development tool recognised around the world.
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
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 September to Decembers, 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.
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 Faculty 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
Academic Requirements
STPM
Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
A Level
Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
UEC
Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
CPU
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Local Matriculation
Minimum CGPA 2.0
Foundation from other University/ College
Minimum CGPA 2.0
WAEC/NECO
A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent
Minimum CGPA 2.0
- Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
International Baccalaureate
Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)
SAM
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM
Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
WACE/NTEC
Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Dean or Head of Department 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-Level principal – 'A' to 'D'
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3SPM English Language
Grade B+SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade CUEC English Language
Grade A2- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
IELTS
Band 5.0Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154TOEFL IBT
42Pearson Test of English
47MUET
Band 3- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- **The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
- Calculus & Analytical Geometry II
- Circuit Theory I
- Digital Electronics I
- Analogue Electronics I
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
- Technical Communication
- Electromagnetic Theory I
- Electronics Laboratory 1A
- Electronics Laboratory 1B
- Advanced Circuit Theory and TL
- Engineering Design and Drawing
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers II
- Electronic Manufacturing Industry
- Computer Architecture
- Electronics Laboratory 2A
- Electrical Power
- Electronics Laboratory 2B
- Computing for Engineers
- Analogue Electronics II
- Digital Electronics II
- Industrial Training I
- Communication Circuits
- Electromagnetic Theory II
- Communication Laboratory 3B
- Communication Theory
- Environmental Engineering and Abatement Processes
- Numerical Analysis
- Electrical Machines
- Data Communication and Networks
- Microprocessor Systems
- Electronics Laboratory 3A
- Engineering and Management and Economics
- Optical Communication
- Engineers in Society
- Embedded System Design
- Industrial Training II
- Communication Systems
- Communication Sub-System Design
- Microwave System Design
- Antennas and EMC
- Digital Signal processing
- Digital System and HDLs
- Design Project
- Mobile and Satellite Communication
- Final Year Project A
- Final Year Project B
- Electronics Laboratory 4A
- Communication Laboratory 4B
- Ethnic Relations
- Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
- Malaysian Studies
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
Graduates are able to find career opportunities in the following roles:
- RF Design
- Electronics Design
- Device and System Design
- R & D Engineer
- Fabrication & Data Transmission
- Project Engineer
- Micro Design
- Communication Design
- Manufacturing
- Power Plant Transmission
- Antennce Design
