Master of Education (TESL) | UNITAR Malaysia
Master
4 Semesters / 1 Year 6 Months
Petaling Jaya (Main)
EPF Withdrawal Available
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RM 1,213.00per
month
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RM 19,400.00 total fee
Why this course
Master of Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language) is ideal for those who want to gain a specialised knowledge in teaching English to others, where English is not their mother tongue. Through the modules offered, students will develop a deeper understanding of the core principles of teaching and learning the English Language.
At UNITAR, this flexible and unique programme designed for working adults with busy schedules features a comprehensive curriculum in advanced linguistics and cross-cultural communication.
- Well-structured course with extensive lecturer-student consultation and guidance
- Academic staff with comprehensive industrial experience
- Flexible learning environment
- Through APEL, take advantage of your prior learning experiences to gain admission, with a further opportunity to reduce your study duration and costs
MOHE/MQA:
[R/145/7/0019 (MQA/FA 1750) 04/22]
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Course information
Entry Requirements
Programme Entry Requirements
You must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for entry to the UNITAR Master’s Programme:
- A bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by UNITAR Senate; OR
- A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
- 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).
- Entry requirements for admission into the Master’s program (level 7, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
- A Malaysian citizen; and
- The candidate should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application;
- Possess at least STPM / Diploma / A-Levels / equivalent qualifications;
- Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
- Pass the APEL Assessment
English Requirements
International students
- minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS; OR
- minimum score of 600 for TOEFL; OR
its equivalent.
Note:
Internal Assessment : An oral test in the form of interview which will be conducted by a panel of interviewers consisting of two members from each Faculty and a representative from English Language department or any other related department
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
