There are two major components in the programme:

• Coursework (60 units)
• Research/Dissertation (30 units)

Courses Offered

The Coursework Component
Advanced Research Methodology and Statistics (12 units)

This component aims to enable the candidate to master the process of educational research. The courses deal with various research methods that enable the student to learn research skills, data processing techniques, statistical analysis and the use of computers in data analysis.

Major Areas of Specialisation (28 units)

Candidates have to major one area of specialisation from the following:

• Science Education
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum and Instruction
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Cognate or Substantive Courses (20 units)

Candidates are required to select 5 courses from the Master's or Doctoral courses offered by the School of Educational Studies or other Schools that can support or enhance the scope and depth of the candidate's major.

The Dissertation Component

Candidates are required to select a research topic and carry out an intensive research study under the supervision of a lecturer/supervisor and members of the Dissertation Committee.

Applicants should possess the following:

I.     Master degree (Coursework or Mixed Mode)

A) CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or

B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.99 with; or

• Research experience – 2 years; or
• Professional experience in related field – 2 years; or
• Two (2) academic publications in the field; or
• Grade B+ for major/elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for Coursework Mode or P for Mixed Mode dissertation/project;

II. Training and or professional experience in the field of education.

III. Fulfil other requirements determined by the individual areas of specialisation.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

Exemption can be given if:

• English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
• The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English

IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

• Full-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 10 semesters
• Part-time: Min 8 semesters / Max 14 semesters

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

** Fees are subject to change

• April & October