APEL.A Assessment Details

PhD Assessment

APEL T-8 Doctoral Degree

Assessment structure for applicants seeking admission into eligible doctoral-level programmes through the APEL.A pathway.

Portfolio Interview Research Intent Presentation

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Doctoral Entry

The assessment focuses on portfolio evidence, relevant work experience and the applicant’s research intent.

Assessment Components

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Portfolio

Evidence-based documentation

  • Preparation of a portfolio based on the format provided in the APEL.A Handbook.
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Interview Session

Work experience verification

  • Duration is approximately 30 minutes, subject to the circumstances and requirements of the session.
  • The interview will focus on the applicant’s work experience and its relevance to the field of study they intend to pursue.
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Research Intent & Presentation

Doctoral research readiness

  • Applicants need to prepare a Framework of Research Intent based on the format provided in the GGP APEL.A & APEL.M.
  • Applicants must present the Research Intent during the assessment process.

View GGP APEL.A & APEL.M Document →

Suggested Assessment Flow

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Prepare Portfolio

Compile evidence according to the APEL.A Handbook format.

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Prepare Research Intent

Develop the research framework based on the required format.

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Present Research Intent

Present your intended research direction to the assessment panel.

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Attend Interview

Explain your experience and its relevance to the intended field.

Assessment Fees

The APEL assessment fee must be paid to the Open APEL Assessment Centre (PPA) UNIMAS.

Malaysian Citizens RM750

Assessment charges for Malaysian applicants.

International Applicants USD750

Assessment charges for international applicants.

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