Master in Special Needs Education

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Intakes

January, April, July, and October

Programme Duration

Full-time: 1 Year Minimum/3 Years Maximum
Part-time: 2 years minimum/4 years maximum

Mode of Study

Full-Time, Part-Time

Programme Overview

The Master in Special Needs Education programme aims to produce graduates with advanced knowledge and professional competence in supporting learners with diverse learning needs across educational settings. The programme emphasises inclusive education, assessment and intervention strategies, evidence-based pedagogical practices, and ethical considerations in special needs education.

Graduates will be able to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate educational support for learners with disabilities, learning difficulties, and developmental differences, and to work collaboratively with educators, families, and relevant professionals. The programme also provides pathways for professional practice, leadership, and further research in special needs education.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in the Education field [Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQA) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in the Education field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment: OR
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 must undergo prerequisite courses*; OR
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment AND must undergo prerequisite courses*; OR
Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

English Competency Requirement:

Achieve a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (Mid B2) OR
Minimum score of 60 in Internet-based Test (IBT)** or equivalent score for Paper based test (PBT) for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)**, OR
Minimum score of 6.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)** ;OR
Minimum score of 59 for Pearson English Test**; OR
Other equivalent qualification.

Prerequisite courses:

i. Educational Psychology

ii. Foundation of Education Theories, Philosophy, and Principles

iii. Language, Literacy, and Communication in Special Needs Education

Referring to letter JPT/GS/1000/630 Jld.3(12) dated 6 March 2023 – English Language Competency Requirement for students of Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS)

Merujuk kepada surat JPT/GS/1000/630 Jld.3(12) bertarikh 6 Mac 2023 – Syarat Kompetensi Bahasa Inggeris kepada pelajar Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (IPTS)

Programme Structure

Comprises four blocks: each block = 10 weeks
Each block is divided into 2 phases: one phase = 5 weeks

BLOCK 1
Phase	Week		Courses			Assignments (100%)
1	1 to 5		Course 1 MSN1013X Diversities of Learners with Disabilities			IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
			Course 2 MSN1023X Strategic Instructional Design for Children with Developmental Disorders			IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
2	6 to 10		Course 3 MSN1033X Assistive Technologies in Special Education			IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
			Course 4 MSN1043X Academic Writing			IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, oral presentation=20%)
12 credit hours
BLOCK 2
Phase		Week		Courses	Assignments (100%)
1		1 to 5		Course 1 MSN1054X Early Identification and Intervention in Special Education	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
				Course 2 MSN1063X Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogies for Special Education	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
2		6 to 10		Course 3 MSN1074X Research Methodology	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
11 credit hours

BLOCK 3
Phase	Week	Courses	Assignments (100%)
1	1 to 5	Course 1 MSN1083 Effective Behaviour Management for Learners with Diverse Needs in Inclusive Education	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
1	1 to 5	Course 2 MSN1094 Individualised Education Programmes for Diverse Learners	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
2	6 to 10	Course 3 MSN1104 Trends and Issues in Special Education	IA = 40% GA = 60% (Written report=40%, Oral presentation=20%)
11 credit hours

BLOCK 4
Phase	Week	Courses	Assignments (100%)
1	1 to 10	MSN1116 Research Project	Proposal Defense (PD) = 20% Research Project (RP) = 80%
6 credit hours

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Week Start	Week End	Academic Week	Activity	Public Holidays
25-Oct			Registration
27-Oct	31-Oct		Orientation
3-Nov	7-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme	Sultan of Perak’s Birthday7-Nov
10-Nov	14-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme
17-Nov	21-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme
24-Nov	28-Nov	Week 1	Learning Week
1-Dec	5-Dec	Week 2	Learning Week
8-Dec	12-Dec	Week 3	Learning Week
15-Dec	19-Dec	Week 4	Learning Week
22-Dec	26-Dec	Week 5	Learning Week	Christmas Day25-Dec
29-Dec	2-Jan	Week 6	Learning Week	New Year’s Day1-Jan
5-Jan	9-Jan	Week 7	Learning Week
12-Jan	16-Jan	Week 8	Learning Week
19-Jan	23-Jan	Week 9	Learning Week
26-Jan	30-Jan	Week 10	Learning Week
3-Feb	6-Feb	Week 11	Learning Week	RPL Thaipusam (1-Feb)2-Feb
9-Feb	13-Feb	Week 12	Learning Week
16-Feb	20-Feb		Mid-Semester Break	Chinese New Year17- 18 Feb
23-Feb	27-Feb	Week 13	Learning Week
2-Mar	6-Mar	Week 14	Learning Week	Nuzul Al-Quran7-Mar
9-Mar	13-Mar	Week 15	Self-Study Week
16-Mar	19-Mar	Week 16	Final Examination	Hari Raya Aidilfitri21-Mar
23-Mar	27-Mar		Mid-Semester Break	Hari Raya Aidilfitri23-Mar
30-Mar	3-Apr	Week 17	Final Examination
6-Apr	10-Apr		Semester Break
13-Apr	17-Apr		Semester Break

Week Start	Week End	Academic Week	Activity	Remarks	Public Holidays
11-Apr			Registration	(new students only)
13-Apr	17-Apr		Orientation	(new students only)
20-Apr	24-Apr	Week 1	Learning Week
27-Apr	1-May	Week 2	Learning Week		Labour Day	1-May	Fri
4-May	8-May	Week 3	Learning Week
11-May	15-May	Week 4	Learning Week
18-May	22-May	Week 5	Learning Week
25-May	29-May	Week 6	Learning Week		Hari Raya Aidiladha	27-May	Wed
25-May	29-May	Week 6	Learning Week		Wesak Day	31-May	Sun
1-Jun	5-Jun	Week 7	Learning Week		Agong’s Birthday	1-Jun	Mon
1-Jun	5-Jun	Week 7	Learning Week		(RPH) Wesak Day	1-Jun	Mon
8-Jun	12-Jun	Week 8	Self-Study Week
15-Jun	19-Jun	Week 9	Final Examination		Awal Muharram	17-Jun	Wed
22-Jun	26-Jun		Semester Break
29-Jun	3-Jul		Semester Break

Master in Special Needs Education

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Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science

Mode of Offer: By Research

Duration:
Full-time: Minimum 3 years/Maximum 5 years
Part-time: Minimum 4 years/ Maximum 6 years

Intakes: January, April, July and October

Mode of Study: Full-Time, Part-Time