MSc (Teaching of Mathematics) - School of Mathematical Sciences

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete a total of 44 units of the coursework component as follows:

Core Courses (32 units)

• Number Theory
• Euclidean Geometry
• Operations Research
• Statistical Methods for Research
• Probability Theory
• Research Project
• Linear Algebra

Elective Courses (choose 3 courses)

• Analysis
• Combinatorics
• Statistical Inference
• Mathematics and Technology
• Theories of Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Applicants should possess the following:

1. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related areas
2. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
3. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
4. 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
5. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
6. 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 of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); 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 score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (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 3 semesters / Max 4 semesters
• Part-time: Min 5 semesters / Max 8 semesters

• April & October 

** Fees are subject to change