MA (Educational Technology) -
Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology is a research programme that is offered throughout the year. The programme is offered in full-time and part-time modes, to qualified Malaysian and International Students to do independent research supervised by their respective lecturers in the field of educational technology. As the field of educational technology is dynamic, new areas/fields of study are always emerging as newer technological tools and developments become available. Upon graduation, students may be employed as teachers, lecturers, trainers, instructional designers, etc. in both the public and private sectors.

Research Thrust Areas:

Instructional Design and Technology

• Instructional Strategies
• Visual Communication
• Instructional Systems Development
• Instructional Design Model
• Evaluation of Instructional Technology
• Multimedia Design

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Education/Training

• E-learning
• Human Computer Interaction
• Instructional Multimedia
• Mobile Learning
• Social Media Based Learning

Management and Utilization of Instructional Technology

• Management of Educational / Traininf Resources
• Instructional Innovation
• Technology Leadership

Performance Technology

• Assistive / Adaptive Technology
• Gamed-based Learning
• Persuasive Technology
• Virtual Reality / 3D / Augmented Reality

Expertise available in the following Centre:

Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia 

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• 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 3.5 for MUET

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

** Fees are subject to change