Entry Requirements

You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Master’s Programme:

• i. A bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by UNITAR Senate; OR
• ii. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in education

Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).

Language Requirements

International students

• Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
• Minimum score of 40 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent

Course Structure

Modules

• Semester 1
  • Management of School Discipline
  • Educational Research Methodology
  • Psychology of Learning and Instruction
  • Philosophical Ideas in Education
• Semester 2
  • Education and the Law
  • Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education
  • Issues and Trends in Education
  • Effective School Leadership
• Semester 3
  • Project Paper
  • Professional Development in Education

Career Prospects

• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• Tutor/Lecturer
• Learning Centre Operator
• Instructional Co-ordinator
• Education Administrator
• Registrar
• Researcher

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate; OR
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
3. A Bachelor’s Degree (non-related field) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to the completion of prerequisite courses; OR
4. A Bachelor’s Degree (non-related field) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to a rigorous internal assessment AND the completion of prerequisite courses; OR
5. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

APEL.A (Level 7, MQF) Admission

Applicants may also apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL.A) pathway, provided they meet the following:

1. A Malaysian citizen; AND
2. At least 30 years of age in the year of application; AND
3. Possess STPM / Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications; AND
4. Have relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
5. Pass the APEL Assessment.

Course Structure

Teaching of English as a Second Language

• Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistics and Multi-Lingualise
• Sociolinguistics and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Material Design and Selection in TESL
• Discourse Analysis
• Project Paper

Core Subjects

• Philosophical Ideas in Education
• Curriculum, Instructions and Assessment in Education
• Psychology of Learning and Instruction
• Educational Research Methodology

Career Prospects

• ESL Lecturer / Academician
• Private Tutor
• Curriculum Specialist
• English Private Tutor
• ESL Instructor
• Material Writer
• Researcher

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate; OR​
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
3. A Bachelor’s Degree (non-related field) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, subject to the completion of prerequisite courses; OR
4. A Bachelor’s Degree (non-related field) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to a rigorous internal assessment AND the completion of prerequisite courses; OR
5. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

APEL.A (Level 7, MQF) Admission

Applicants may also apply through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL.A) pathway, provided they meet the following:

a) A Malaysian citizen; AND
b) At least 30 years of age in the year of application; AND
c) Possess at least STPM / Recognised Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications; AND
d) Have relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
e) Pass the APEL Assessment.

English Language Requirements (International Students)

a) Applicants must achieve MUET or any English competency test equivalent to a Low B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Course Structure

Modules

• Philosophical Ideas in Education
• Psychology of Learning and Instruction
• Educational Research Methodology
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education
• Instructional Design Principles and Contemporary Practices
• Technology-Based Learning Tools and Applications
• Trends and Issues in Distance Education
• Online Facilitation and Storytelling
• Innovations in Educational Change
• Educational Research Methodology
• Project Paper

Career Prospects

• College and University Lecturers
• Educational Management
• Educational Technologist
• Educationist
• Learning Designer

Entry Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Level 6, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate; OR​
2. ​A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) (Level 6, MQF) in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate, AND at least three (3) years working experience in the Early Childhood field; OR
3. A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate, AND a Diploma in Early Childhood Education / at least two (2) years of working experience in Early Childhood fields; OR
4. A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent, as accepted by the UNITAR Senate, may be considered with a minimum of five (5) years working experience in Early Childhood fields and successful completion of prerequisite courses; OR
5. Candidates without a qualification in the related field or working experience in the relevant fields must undertake appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the HEP, and must meet the minimum CGPA requirements stated in (i)–(iv).

APEL (A) Admission Pathway

Applicants seeking admission via APEL (A) into the Master’s programme (Level 7, MQF) must:

a) Be a Malaysian citizen; AND
b) Be 30 years of age or older in the year of application; AND
c) Possess at least STPM / recognised Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications; AND
d) Demonstrate relevant work experience and/or prior experiential learning; AND
e) Successfully pass the APEL Assessment.

English Language Requirements (International Students)

Achieve MUET or any recognised English competency test equivalent to Mid B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Course Structure

Programme Core Modules

• Educational Research Methodology
• Project Paper

Early Childhood Education

• Modification of Learning Materials for Young Children
• Young Children Assessment
• Policies and Programmes in Early Childhood Education
• Theories and Practices in Early Childhood Education
• Child Growth and Development
• Family and Community Relation Childhood Education
• Analyses and Design of Curriculum for Young Children

Electives Courses

• Online Facilitation and Storytelling OR
• Innovations in Educational Change OR
• Psychology of Learning and Instructions OR
• Philosophical Ideas in Education

Career Prospects

• Preschool Teacher
• Childcare Centre Director
• Preschool Operator
• ECE Consultant
• Elementary School Teacher
• Curriculum Developer for ECE
• Researcher