Diploma in Civil Engineering

Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

2.5 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 43,831

Intake

August, January, May

  • Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC), a delegated body by the Board of Engineers Malaysia established in ensuring Malaysia’s ETAC accredited engineering diploma programmes are substantially equivalent to the engineering degrees of the signatories of the Sydney Accord and Dublin Accord
  • Recognised by Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologist, Singapore
  • Well recognised by the UK and Australian universities
  • Credits can be transferred to the B.Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering programme
  • Soft skills and internships provide students with transferable skills and working experience

Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 2.5 Years.

The Civil Engineering Discipline expects its alumni, who after being involved in the industry or academia for at least 4 years,

PEO1 To undertake positions of technical related expertise in civil engineering fields
PEO2 To remain committed to professional development

The Civil Engineering Discipline has adopted a set of 12 Programme Outcomes (PO), which upon sucessful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

PO1
  • Knowledge – Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices
PO2
  • Problem analysis – Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4)
PO3
  • Design/development of solutions – Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (DK5)
PO4
  • Investigation – Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements
PO5
  • Modern Tool Usage – Apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6)
PO6
  • The Engineer and Society – Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems (DK7)
PO7
  • Environment and Sustainability – Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (DK7)
PO8
  • Ethics – Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice
PO9
  • Individual and Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams
PO10
  • Communications – Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions
PO11
  • Project Management and Finance – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO12
  • Life Long Learning – Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialised technical knowledge

The curriculum encompasses the knowledge profile as summarised in the table below:

DK1
  • A descriptive, formula-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable in a sub-discipline.
DK2
  • Procedural mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics applicable in a sub-discipline.
DK3
  • A coherent procedural formulation of engineering fundamentals required in an accepted sub-discipline.
DK4
  • Engineering specialist knowledge that provides the body of knowledge for an accepted sub-discipline.
DK5
  • Knowledge that supports engineering design based on the techniques and procedures of a practice area.
DK6
  • Codified practical engineering knowledge in recognised practice area.
DK7
  • Knowledge of issues and approaches in engineering technician practice: ethics, financial, cultural, environmental and sustainability impacts.
Level 1
  • Physics
  • Programming and Robots
  • English Communication Skills
  • Surveying 1 (Theory & Practice)
  • Highway Engineering and Traffic
  • Material for Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Static
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Mathematics 1
  • Mathematics 2
Level 2
  • Civil Engineering Drawing
  • Strength of Material
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Civil Engineering Fundamental
  • Structural Analysis
  • Construction Technology and Management
  • Project-Civil Engineering
  • Steel and Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Fluid Mechanics

Internship

MPU Subjects
1. Compulsory

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) / Communicating in Malay 1B (International students)
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Co-curriculum
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*

2. Electives (choose one)

  • Green Malaysia: Innovations for a Sustainable Future
  • Personal Branding with Media Literacy

*For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.

Entry Requirements

Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.

Entry Level Entry Requirements
SPM / O-Level Pass SPM and minimum three (3) subjects at Grade C including Mathematics and one (1) natural science subject (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / General Science) or technical based subject and a pass in English
UEC Pass UEC and minimum three (3) subjects at Grade B including Mathematics and one (1) natural science subject (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / General Science) or technical based subject and a pass in English
STPM or its equivalent Pass STPM or its equivalent and pass Mathematics, English, and one (1) natural science subject (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / General Science) or technical based subject at the SPM level
Matriculation Matriculation in Technical or Science Stream
Others • Accredited Certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical or Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 with PT3 or equivalent, or
• Recognised related Technical / Vocational / Skills qualification and an adequate and relevant bridging programme
Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the government of Malaysia

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page

Career Opportunities

Explore your career possibilities.

  • Clerk-of-Work
  • Consultant Project Coordinator
  • Engineering Design Assistant
  • Product Engineer
  • Site Engineer Assistant
  • Site Safety Officer
  • Technical Site Supervisor

Additional information

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.

Overview

Students are provided a solid foundation in computing, mathematical, drawing and communication skills and the basics of civil engineering disciplines. They will be equipped with skills to design, develop, manufacture, construct and maintain civil engineering products, systems and services.

We also help students develop multi-disciplinary teamwork and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in written and oral communication.

This Diploma in Civil Engineering programme covers a comprehensive range of courses, including soft skills training and internships with reputable civil engineering-based companies, and classroom learning with reference to industrial-related projects.

The programme meets the guidelines set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and has been granted full accreditation by MQA since 2001.

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