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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 2 years/Maximum 4 years
Part-time: Minimum 3 years/ Maximum 5 years
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| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Public Holidays | |||
| 28-Jun Sat | Registration | Awal Muharam | 27-Jun Fri | ||||
| 30-Jun Mon | 4-Jul Fri | Orientation | |||||
| 7-Jul Mon | 11-Jul Fri | Week 1 | Learning Week | ||||
| 14-Jul Mon | 18-Jul Fri | Week 2 | Learning Week | ||||
| 21-Jul Mon | 25-Jul Fri | Week 3 | Learning Week | ||||
| 28-Jul Mon | 1-Aug Fri | Week 4 | Learning Week | ||||
| 4-Aug Mon | 8-Aug Fri | Week 5 | Learning Week | ||||
| 11-Aug Mon | 15-Aug Fri | Week 6 | Learning Week | ||||
| 18-Aug Mon | 22-Aug Fri | Week 7 | Learning Week | ||||
| 25-Aug Mon | 29-Aug Fri | Week 8 | Learning Week | ||||
| 1-SepMon | 5-Sep Fri | Mid-Semester Break | Merdeka Day | 1-Sep Mon | |||
| Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday | 5-Sep Fri | ||||||
| 8-Sep Mon | 12-Sep Fri | Week 9 | Learning Week | ||||
| 15-Sep Mon | 19-Sep Fri | Week 10* | Learning Week | Malaysia Day | 16-Sep Tue | ||
| 22-Sep Mon | 26-Sep Fri | Week 11 | Learning Week | ||||
| 29-Sep Mon | 3-Oct Fri | Week 12 | Learning Week | ||||
| 6-Oct Mon | 10-Oct Fri | Week 13 | Learning Week | ||||
| 13-Oct Mon | 17-Oct Fri | Week 14 | Learning Week | ||||
| 22-Oct Wed | 25-Oct Sat | Week 15 | Self-Study Week | Deepavali | 20-Oct Mon | ||
| 27-Oct Mon | 1-Nov Sat | Week 16 | Final Examination | ||||
| 3-Nov Mon | 6-Nov Thur | Week 17 | Final Examination | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | 7-Nov Fri | ||
| 10-Nov Mon | 14-Nov Fri | Semester Break | |||||
| 17-Nov Mon | 21-Nov Fri | Semester Break | |||||
