Programme description
This programme is designed to meet the needs of professional qualifications in education and to upgrade the quality of services in educational institutions. To meet these needs, the programme will cover core education topics as well as one strands of specialisation – teaching English as a second language.* By providing the latest knowledge in information technology tools, research in education, leadership skills and education theories, this programme provides real-life techniques that can be applied immediately to classroom situations, education management and administrative challenges. * Other specializations to be announced at a later date Job prospects Graduates of the Master of Education will qualify for appointment as teachers in schools as well as in academic and administrative positions in colleges, university colleges and universities. They may also find employment in publishing firms and corporate training centres.
Graduates can also be employed as researchers at institutions of higher learning.
Entry Requirements
Candidates with one of the following criteria will be eligible to be considered for admission to pursue studies in the Master’s programme:
Bachelor’s degree with Honours
Bachelor’s degree without Honours with two years of working experience in the field of education
Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government
Programme structure
No.
Course code
Course title
Credits
Core Education Courses
1.
EED501/05
Research in Education
5
2.
EED502/05
ICT in Education
5
3.
EED503/05
Ethics in Education
5
4.
EED504/05
Professional Development in Education
5
5.
EED505/05
Curriculum Development
5
Subtotal
25
Specialisation Courses (Teaching English as a Second Language)
1.
EED506/05
Assessment in Instruction
5
2.
EED509/05
Teaching Literature in ESL Contexts
5
3.
EED510/05
Literacy and Language Education
5
Subtotal
15
Project
1.
EED520/05
Education Project
5
Total
45
*Note: Other specializations to be announced at a later date
No.
Course
Credits
1.
Core Education Courses
25
2.
Specialisation Courses
15
3.
Project
5
To graduate, a student must fulfill all of the following requirements
At least 45 credits (9 courses)
A minimum of grade C for all courses
A CGPA of at least 3.0
Fees This programme’s fees will be uploaded as soon as the fees addendum gets approval.
Graduation requirements
No.
Course
Credits
1.
Core Education Courses
25
2.
Specialisation Courses
15
3.
Project
5
To graduate, a student must fulfill all of the following requirements
At least 45 credits (9 courses)
A minimum of grade C for all courses
A CGPA of at least 3.0
Fees This programme’s fees will be uploaded as soon as the fees addendum gets approval.
