(R/0114/7/0014) (07/29) (MQA/FA10745)
January, April, July, and October
Full-time:
Minimum 1 year Maximum 3 years
Part-time:
Minimum 2 years Maximum 4 years
Full-Time, Part-Time
The Master of Arts in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (M.A. TESL) programme combines theory, practice and research in issues related to the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will develop the knowledge, competencies and attitudes required to identify and solve ESL-related problems by applying linguistic theories and pedagogical strategies to deliver effective second language instruction.
The M.A. TESL is intended for individuals who are:
Experienced TESL teachers will find the programme especially suitable since seminars and tutorials are scheduled for weekends so that students can continue to teach full-time while undertaking the M.A. TESL programme
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the University Senate;
or
A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent without a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to the applicant having a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field
or
Applicants without the minimum entry requirements above can apply through APEL (A).
The following conditions apply:
a) All applications are subject to appropriate APEL assessments conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
b) Only Malaysian nationals can apply for the APEL (A) provision.
English Requirement for International student: IELTS 6.0 / MUET Band 4 or its equivalent
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For enquiries on our programme fees and funding, please fill up the form below or you may contact our Student Recruitment Division representative. We offer many funding opportunities to support students. Check out our Financial Assistance Page to find out more.
Full-time: Minimum 3 years/Maximum 5 years
Part-time: Minimum 4 years/ Maximum 6 years
Full-time: Minimum 2 years/Maximum 4 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years/ Maximum 5 years
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| 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 | |
| Wesak Day | 31-May | Sun | |||||
| 1-Jun | 5-Jun | Week 7 | Learning Week | Agong’s Birthday | 1-Jun | Mon | |
| (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 | |||||
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27-Jun Sat | Registration | (new students only) | ||||
29-Jun Mon | 3-Jul Fri | Orientation | (new students only) | |||
6-Jul Mon | 10-Jul Fri | Week 1 | Learning Week | |||
13-Jul Mon | 17-Jul Fri | Week 2 | Learning Week | |||
20-Jul Mon | 24-Jul Fri | Week 3 | Learning Week | |||
27-Jul Mon | 31-Jul Fri | Week 4 | Learning Week | |||
3-Aug Mon | 7-Aug Fri | Week 5 | Learning Week | |||
10-Aug Mon | 14-Aug Fri | Week 6 | Learning Week | |||
17-Aug Mon | 21-Aug Fri | Week 7 | Learning Week | |||
24-Aug Mon | 28-Aug Fri | Week 8 | Learning Week | Maulidur Rasul | 25-Aug Tue | |
31-Aug Mon | 4-Sep Fri | Week 9 | Learning Week | Merdeka Day | 31-Aug Mon | |
7-Sep Mon | 11-Sep Fri | Week 10 | Learning Week | |||
14-Sep Mon | 18-Sep Fri | Week 11 | Learning Week | Malaysia Day | 16-Sep Wed | |
21-Sep Mon | 25-Sep Fri | Week 12 | Learning Week | |||
28-Sep Mon | 2-Oct Fri | Week 13 | Learning Week | |||
5-Oct Mon | 9-Oct Fri | Week 14 | Learning Week | |||
12-Oct Mon | 16-Oct Fri | Week 15 | Self-Study Week | |||
19-Oct Mon | 23-Oct Fri | Week 16 | Final Examination | |||
26-Oct Mon | 30-Oct Fri | Week 17 | Final Examination | |||
2-Nov Mon | 6-Nov Fri | Semester Break | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 6-Nov Fri | ||
| Deepavali | 8-Nov Sun | |||||
9-Nov Mon | 13-Nov Fri | Semester Break | Deepavali | 9-Nov Mon | ||
16-Nov Mon | 20-Nov Fri | Semester Break | Convocation | 21-Nov Sat | ||
| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Remarks | Public Holidays | |
24-Oct Sat | Registration | (new students only) | ||||
26-Oct Mon | 30-Oct Fri | Orientation | (new students only) | |||
| 2-Nov Mon | 6-Nov Fri | PNP Week 1 | (new students only) | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 6-Nov Fri | |
| Deepavali | 8-Nov Sun | |||||
9-Nov Mon | 13-Nov Fri | Deepavali Break | Deepavali | 9-Nov Mon | ||
16-Nov Mon | 20-Nov Fri | PNP Week 2 | (new students only) | |||
23-Nov Mon | 27-Nov Fri | Week 1 | Learning Week | |||
30-Nov Mon | 4-Dec Fri | Week 2 | Learning Week | |||
7-Dec Mon | 11-Dec Fri | Week 3 | Learning Week | |||
14-Dec Mon | 18-Dec Fri | Week 4 | Learning Week | |||
21-Dec Mon | 25-Dec Fri | Week 5 | Learning Week | Christmas Day | 25-Dec Fri | |
28-Dec Mon | 1-Jan Fri | Week 6 | Learning Week | New Year’s Day | 1-Jan Fri | |
4-Jan Mon | 8-Jan Fri | Week 7 | Learning Week | |||
11-Jan Mon | 15-Jan Fri | Week 8 | Learning Week | |||
18-Jan Mon | 22-Jan Fri | Week 9 | Learning Week | Thaipusam | 22-Jan Fri | |
25-Jan Mon | 29-Jan Fri | Week 10 | Learning Week | |||
1-Feb Mon | 5-Feb Fri | Week 11 | Learning Week | Chinese New Year | 6-Feb Sat | |
| Chinese New Year | 7-Feb Sun | |||||
8-Feb Mon | 12-Feb Fri | Mid-Semester Break | Chinese New Year | 8-Feb Mon | ||
15-Feb Mon | 19-Feb Fri | Week 12 | Learning Week | |||
22-Feb Mon | 26-Feb Fri | Week 13 | Learning Week | Nuzul Al-Quran | 24-Feb Wed | |
1-Mar Mon | 5-Mar Fri | Week 14 | Learning Week | |||
8-Mar Mon | 12-Mar Fri | Week 15 | Self Study Week | Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 10-Mar Wed | |
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 11-Mar Thu | |||||
15-Mar Mon | 19-Mar Fri | Week 16 | Final Examination | |||
22-Mar Mon | 26-Mar Fri | Week 17 | Final Examination | |||
29-Mar Mon | 2-Apr Fri | Semester Break | ||||
5-Apr Mon | 9-Apr Fri | Semester Break | ||||
(PNP : Pre-November Programme)
