Diploma in Civil Engineering

Students are provided a solid foundation in computing, mathematical, drawing and communication skills and the basics of civil engineering disciplines. 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. 

They will be equipped with skills to design, develop, manufacture, construct and maintain civil engineering products, systems and services.

Additional information

• This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.
• We also help students develop multi-disciplinary teamwork and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in written and oral communication.
• The programme meets the guidelines set by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and has been granted full accreditation by MQA since 2001.
• Students will be equipped with the skills to design, develop, manufacture, construct, and maintain civil engineering systems and services. 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
Compulsory

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

Electives (choose one)

• Green Future Malaysia
• Media Literacy for Personal Branding

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