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Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

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Program overview

The Diploma of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering program at UniKL University Malaysia aims to produce competent professionals in the field of marine engineering technology to meet the demands of the marine and related industries. The program focuses on developing knowledge, leadership, teamwork, communication, lifelong learning, professionalism, and entrepreneurial skills. Graduates will have the ability to apply engineering knowledge, analyze and solve problems, communicate effectively, and contribute to the marine industry.

Entry Requirement

SPM:

Pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least credits (minimum Grade C and higher) in Mathematics and Natural Sciences or Technical Based Subjects.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Graduates from the Marine Engineering programme will have the opportunity to expand their career in various fields such as:

  • Marine Supervisor
  • Marine Outside Machinist
  • Dockyard Technician
  • Engineering Technician – Controls

Curriculum

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Among the courses offered

Programme Structure by semester (January Intake)

Semester 1

  • Competency English
  • Occupational Safety and Health in Industries and Shipyard Operations
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1
  • Introduction to Maritime Operations
  • Principles of Management
  • Introduction to Ship Technology
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Basic Oceanography

Semester 2

  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia***/Religious Practices in Malaysia****/Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia****
  • Foreign Language 1
  • Communication English 1
  • Co-curriculum 1
  • Business Mathematics
  • Transport Economics
  • Coastal Navigation and Chartwork
  • Principles of Marketing
  • *** For local Muslim students only
  • **** For local non-Muslim and international

Semester 3

  • Principles of Shipping
  • Foreign Language 2
  • Communication English 2
  • Basic Statistics
  • Fundamental of Logistics
  • Maritime Regulations
  • Fundamental of Seaport Management
  • Cargo Handling

Semester 4

  • Shipyard and Project Planning
  • Warehouse Management
  • Introduction to Entrepreneuralship
  • IoT Data Analytics
  • Maritime Collision Regulations
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Marine Meteorology

Semester 5

  • Industrial Training

Programme Structure by semester (July Intake)

Semester 1

  • Engineering Science
  • Technical Mathematics 1
  • Marine Engineering Drawing
  • Foreign Languages 1
  • Competency English
  • Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban* / Falsafah dan Isu Semasa* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1**
  • Introduction to Marine Engineering

Semester 2

  • Technical Mathematics 2
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Marine Electro-Technique 1
  • Fundamental Thermodynamics
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Communication English 1
  • Workshop Technology 1
  • Foreign Languages 2

Semester 3

  • Naval Architecture
  • Applied Thermodynamics
  • Marine Electro-Technique 2
  • Maritime Communication English
  • Workshop Technology 2
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Static and Dynamics

Semester 4

  • Marine Auxiliaries
  • Marine Propulsion Steam Turbine
  • Marine Propulsion Diesel Engine
  • Amalan Islam di Malaysia*** / Religious Practices in Malaysia**** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia ****
  • Ship Materials
  • International Maritime Law

*** For local Muslim students only **** For local non-Muslim and international students only

Semester 5

  • Marine Automation and Control
  • Marine Engineering Practice
  • Co-Curriculum 1
  • Final Year Project

Semester 6

  • Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Diploma: high-school certificate or equivalent with suitable grades.

Typically IELTS 5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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