Master in Education Specialization: Technical and Vocational Education

University Course
UHPS 6013 Dynamics of Leadership (or other university elective)

Faculty Core Courses
YHPP1013 Foundation of Education (if stated in offer letter)
MHPU1013 Innovations in Education
MHPU 1024 Research Methods in Education
MHPU 1044 Research Data Analysis
MHPT1105 Research Study I
MHPT1205 Research Study II

Programme Core Courses
MHPV 1113 Philosophy and Future in TVE
MHPV 1123 Curriculum Design in TVE
MHPV 1133 Program Evaluation in TVE

Elective Course
MHPV 2213 Model of Teaching in TVE
MHPV 2223 Management and Administration of TVE
MHPV 2233 Supervision in TVE
MHPV 2243 Internship in TVE
MHPV 2253 Entrepreneurship in TVE
MHPV 2263 Sustainability in TVE

PEO1: Proficient in applying and communicating in depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of technical and vocational education and training

PEO2: Career advancement through lifelong learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills

PEO3: Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset within professional and societal context

PLO 1: Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of technical and vocational education.
PLO 2: Create solutions to complex problems or issues in the field of technical and vocational education.
PLO 3: Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in the field of technical and vocational education. for learning and research.
PLO 4: Display effective interaction and teamworking skills in learning and working communities as well as other groups and networks ethically and professionally.
PLO 5: Communicate knowledge, skills and ideas effectively using appropriate methods to peers, scholarly communities, and societies.
PLO 6: Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance learning and research.
PLO 7: Plan quantitative and qualitative research activities by incorporating advanced analytical and numerical techniques.
PLO 8: Adapt suitable leadership styles and demonstrate responsibility and autonomy in an emerging and dynamic educational setting.
PLO 9: Display self-advancement and positive attitude through continuous academic or professional development.
PLO 10: Initiate entrepreneurial ideas through innovative projects.
PLO 11: Exhibit adherence to ethical and professional codes of practice in advising and decision making.

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)
If your previous degree was not conducted in English, you’ll need to meet UTM’s English proficiency standards. Accepted minimum scores include:
MUET Band 4.0
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL iBT score of 60
Pearson (PTE Academic) score of 59
Cambridge English score of 169 (B2 level)
Or completion of ELS Level 109 (CIEP)
If your score is lower, you’ll need to attend either UTM's Intensive English Programme (IEP) or ELS CIEP and complete up to Level 109.
Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.

Who’s Exempted?
You’re exempted from English tests if:
You finished high school or graduated from English-speaking countries (like the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, India, Nigeria, etc.).
You’re an undergraduate with international school, A-Levels, or IB qualifications.
You’re a postgraduate from Brunei, Indonesia, or other Malay-speaking countries and your thesis will be written in Malay (with approval).
For Islamic Civilization postgrads, thesis in Arabic is also allowed (with approval).

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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Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)