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Master of Education

UCSI University

Level

master

Duration

Full Time (1 Year) | Part-Time (1.5 Years)

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS Academic

Tuition Fee

RM 66,688 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

Designed to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and a range of specialised skill sets to be an effective educator, the Master of Education offered at UCSI University is a research and practical oriented based programme. It is designed to enhance your professional practice and help you make a positive difference in the classroom or within the education industry.

Various teaching and pedagogical models of instruction, curriculum development and research skills will be emphasized. In line with the current shift towards a knowledge-based economy to develop competent and academically qualified educators, the programme nurtures independent thinkers to adapt and manage their roles effectively, be equipped with criticality in thinking as well as problem-solving skills. The programme will be delivered by prominent and experienced Professors, Associate Professors and Adjunct Professors from esteemed local and international institutions.

Key Modules

  • 1Core Courses
  • 2Research Methods in Education
  • 3Thesis Writing
  • 4Dissertation 1
  • 5Dissertation 2
  • 6Elective Courses (Choose 2)
  • 7Curriculum and Instruction
  • 8Educational Psychology
  • 9Educational Technology and Multimedia
  • 10Assessment and Feedback in Education
  • 11Critical Practices of Teaching and Learning

Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and those not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant field.
  • Applicants who are not from the education background are required to enroll and pass two (2) ‘bridging courses’ - Philosophy of Education and Sociology of Education as a prerequisite.
  • Applicants applying through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) must be Malaysian citizens aged 30 years and above in the year of application, with relevant work experience/ prior experiential learning and pass the APEL assessment.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students:
  • As the medium of instruction for all programmes at UCSI University is the English Language, applicants must meet one of the following requirements to gain admission:
  • For International Students:
  • Cambridge Linguaskill

Career Prospects

  • • Principal
  • • Head Teacher
  • • Online Instructor
  • • Textbook Author or Editor
  • • Higher Education Instructor
  • • Researcher
  • • Education Consultant/Officer
  • • Corporate Trainer
  • • Program Director
  • • Curriculum Developer
  • • Education Administrator

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