MASTER OF EDUCATION - SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

Program Objectives

• Develop a detailed understanding in more specific fields of education such as Curriculum Studies, Educational Management and Administration, English Education, Science Education, and Educational Technology.
• Provide training in educational research, both in a university setting and in the students' workplace. Candidates will receive training and exposure to various research methods to use the appropriate methods in specific situations.
• Offer students the opportunity to use their experience to analyze and conduct research on various perspectives, practices, and schools of thought in addressing educational problems and issues at the national and global levels.

 In total, 6 areas of educational specialisation are offered in this program:

1. Curriculum Studies
2. Education Management and Administration
3. Science Education
4. English Language Education/TESOL
5. Educational Psychology
6. Educational Technology

 Candidates are required to register for a total of 40 units, divided into two components: Coursework (24 units) and Research (16 units).

1. Applicants should possess a recognized Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and have at least two years of teaching or other education-related experience
2. For applicants with a recognized Bachelor's degree (with Honors) and a CGPA between 2.00-2.49, the requirements are as follows:

• At least 5 years research experience, or
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a related field,

         AND

• ONE (1) scholarly publication in the field applied for, or
• Grade B in major/elective courses, or
• Grade B+ for final year project

3. Meet other requirements stipulated by the University

(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: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

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

Requirements for TESOL

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 80 in Internet- Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ;or
• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);or
• A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
• A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE);or
• A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum score of Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

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

Full time: Min 1 year / Max 2 years

Part time: Min 2 years / Max 4 years

October

** Fees are subject to change