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Master of Arts in Teaching of English as a Second Language (M.A. TESL)
JPT/BPP(MQA/PA10745)07/24
JPT/BPP(MQA/PA10745)07/24
April, July, November
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
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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;
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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
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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.
International Applicants are required to have a minimum score of TOEFL 550 OR IELTS 6.0 OR have attained a degree from a university where the medium of instruction is English
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.
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| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week | Physical f2f On Campus |
| Orientation (16 Apr) | ||||
| 19 Apr Nuzul Al-Quran | 18-Apr | 23-Apr | 1 | FIB |
| * 1 May Labour Day | 25-Apr | 30-Apr | 2 | FIA & FIS |
| 3 & 4 May Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 02-May | 07-May | Mid-sem Break | |
| 09-May | 14-May | 3 | FIB | |
| * 15 May Wesak Day | 16-May | 21-May | 4 | FIA & FIS |
| 23-May | 28-May | FIA & FIB ONLINE | FIS | |
| 30-May | 04-Jun | 5 | FIB | |
| 6 Jun DYMM YDP Agong’s Birthday | 06-Jun | 11-Jun | 6 | FIA & FIS |
| 13-Jun | 18-Jun | Study Break | ||
| 20-Jun | 25-Jun | Exam | ||
| 27-Jun | 02-Jul | Semester Break | ||
| 04-Jul | 09-Jul | |||
| * 10 Jul Hari Raya Aidiladha | July 2022 semester starts on 12 July 2022 | |||
* When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week | Physical f2f On Campus |
| Orientation (16 Apr) | ||||
| 19 Apr Nuzul Al-Quran | 18-Apr | 23-Apr | 1 | FBM |
| * 1 May Labour Day | 25-Apr | 30-Apr | 2 | FCE, FILS, FSS & BMS |
| 3 & 4 May Hari Raya Aidilfitri | 02-May | 07-May | Mid-sem Break | |
| 09-May | 14-May | 3 | FBM | |
| * 15 May Wesak Day | 16-May | 21-May | 4 | FCE, FILS, FSS & BMS |
| 23-May | 28-May | # MPU BLS ## DNA/DT | For students taking specified MPU BLS and UNI courses | |
| 30-May | 04-Jun | 5 | FBM | |
| 6 Jun DYMM YDP Agong’s Birthday | 06-Jun | 11-Jun | 6 | FCE, FILS, FSS & BMS |
| 13-Jun | 18-Jun | Study Break | ||
| 20-Jun | 25-Jun | Exam | ||
| 27-Jun | 02-Jul | Semester Break | ||
| 04-Jul | 09-Jul | |||
| * 10 Jul Hari Raya Aidiladha | July 2022 semester starts on 12 July 2022 | |||
* When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
# MPU Blended Learning Substitute Mode (MPU BLS) for only the following courses:
## For the following UNI courses:
(Classes will be conducted on 27, 28 and 29 May 2022)
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| Class start (12 Jul) | |||
| *11 Jul Hari Raya Aidiladha | 11-Jul | 16-Jul 1 | 1 |
| 18-Jul | 23-Jul 2 | 2 | |
| 30 Jul Awal Muharam | 25-Jul | 30-Jul | 3 |
| 01-Aug | 06-Aug | 4 | |
| 08-Aug | 13-Aug | 5 | |
| 15-Aug | 20-Aug | 6 | |
| 22-Aug | 27-Aug | 7 | |
| 31 Aug National Day | 29-Aug | 03-Sep | Sem Break |
| 05-Sep | 10-Sep | 8 | |
| 16 Sep Malaysia Day | 12-Sep | 17-Sep | 9 |
| 19-Sep | 24-Sep | 10 | |
| 26-Sep | 01-Oct | 11 | |
| 03-Oct | 08-Oct | 12 | |
| *10 Oct Maulidur Rasul | 10-Oct | 15-Oct | 13 |
| 17-Oct | 22-Oct | 14 | |
| 24 Oct Deepavali | 24-Oct | 29-Oct | Study Break |
| 4 Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 31-Oct | 05-Nov | Exam |
| 07-Nov | 12-Nov | ||
| 14-Nov | 19-Nov | Semester Break | |
| 21-Nov | 26-Nov | ||
* When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
