Master in Education Specialization : Teaching English as a Second Language

University Elective
(3 credits)
U-- xxx3 (choose one course enlisted as university elective course)
Refer to SPS website : www.sps.utm.my (Academic Calendar )

Faculty Compulsory Courses
(11 credits)
MHPU 1024 Research Methods in Education
MHPU 1044 Research Data Analysis
MHPU 1013 Innovations in Learning and Teaching

Core Courses
MHPZ 1113 Language Teaching Principles and Practices
MHPZ 1123 Linguistics in English Language Teaching
MHPZ 1133 Seminar on Current Issues in English Language Teaching

Elective Courses
MHPZ 1143 Syllabus & Materials Design
MHPZ 1153 Language Planning in Education
MHPZ 1163 Second Language Acquisition
MHLE 1113 Issues in Language for Specific Purposes
MHLE 1123 Language Learning Theories
MHLE 2123 Language Training Design
MHLE 2133 Literacy in Digital Age

PEO1:are proficient in applying and communicating in-depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of TESL education.
PEO2: can pursue career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skill.
PEO3: practise ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset within professional and societal context.

PLO1: Apply knowledge critically and iteratively to manage and resolve problems or issues in education through research in making decision and producing new ideas and solution.
PLO2: Analyse, synthesize and solve real world problems or issues in education critically
PLO3: Demonstrate practical, technical skills and practices in education using advanced techniques, tools and skills to solve educational problems.
PLO4: Work together and collaboratively with different people in learning and working communities and other groups and networks.
PLO5: Clearly communicate the knowledge, skills, and ideas using appropriate methods to
peers, experts, and non-experts.
PLO6: Competently use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software
to enhance study and research.
PLO7: Show skills in designing, planning evaluation activities, and using quantitative or
statistical tools.
PLO8: Demonstrate significant autonomy, leadership and responsibility in managing work
within own team and with other teams in the context of problem solving.
PLO9: Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic or professional
development.
PLO10: Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects.
PLO11: Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice.

UTM Master’s Degree Entry Requirements (Local & International)
To be eligible for a Master’s by Mixed Mode program at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), applicants—both local and international—must meet the following requirements;

Academic Requirements

For First Class / Second Class Upper / Excellent Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA of 2.75 or higher (Scale of 4) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 3.38 or higher (Scale of 5) or equivalent: No working experience required.
CGPA of 13.75 or higher (Scale of 20) or equivalent: No working experience required.
Percentage of 68.75% or higher: No working experience required.
1000 Marks of 687.5 or higher: No working experience required.

For Second Class Lower / Very Good Pass Bachelor's Degree
CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 3.13 and 3.43 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
CGPA between 12.5 and 13.75 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
Percentage between 62.5% and 68.75%: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.
1000 Marks between 625 and 687.5: Subject to rigorous internal assessment.

For Good Pass / Third Class Bachelor's Degree
CGPA below 2.50 (Scale of 4) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 3.13 (Scale of 5) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
CGPA below 12.5 (Scale of 20) or equivalent: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Percentage below 62.5%: 5 years of relevant work experience required.
1000 Marks below 625: 5 years of relevant work experience required.

Admission through APEL (For malaysian candidates only)
Malaysian citizens with an APEL.A T7 certificate can be considered for admission (subject to faculty approval).
Visit https://apel.utm.my/ for more information about APEL certificate.

English Language Requirements (International Applicants Only)
TESL has stricter rules. You must meet MUET Band 5.0, IELTS Band 7.0, or TOEFL iBT score 95. No exemptions allowed—even if you're from an English-speaking country

Linguaskill is a 100% online and computer-based test, which enables test takers to be remotely proctored and have their English competency levels tested wherever they are. However, we would like to inform you that UTM will only accept the Linguaskill Online language proficiency test results if the candidate registers for the test with a Malaysian test center specifically under SASBADI (Institution: MY959) which is the exclusive and authorized Linguaskill Agent by Cambridge Assessment English in Malaysia. The decision to use a VPN to register for the Linguaskill test with a Malaysian test centeris up to the individual student.
Candidates may click the link below to register for the Cambridge Linguaskill test: https://e4c.sasbadi.com/linguaskill/register/ra-utm1-c1

Health Requirements (International Students)
All international students must undergo a mandatory health screening upon arriving in Malaysia. You must be free from any infectious or contagious diseases, and if you're from a yellow fever endemic country, you must provide a valid immunization certificate. Without it, you may be subject to quarantine for up to 6 days.

UTM reserves the right to withdraw admission offers or terminate enrollment if a student is found to have serious health issues that may affect their academic progress.

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