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Programme Offered

There are many specializations in the Masters that can be chosen by the candidate based on entry requirements and qualifications. Specializations offered are as follows:

  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Arabic Language Education
  • Business and Entrepreneurship Education
  • Computer Education
  • Economics Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • History Education
  • Islamic Education
  • Malay Language Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Measurement and Evaluation
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Resource and Information Technology
  • Science Education
  • Special Education
  • Sociology of Education
  • Sports Management

 

Mode of Study:
Program B: Mixed Mode (Coursework & Research)
Program C: Coursework Mode

Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time
*Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part time)

This program is by thesis only. During the study, candidates will be guided by faculty members as a Main Supervisor. There are several specializations or specialized courses in the Master of Science in Education program that can be chosen by the candidate based on entry requirements and qualifications. The specializations offered for Master of Science in Education program are as follows:

  • Arabic Language Education
  • Business and Entrepreneurship Education
  • Computer Education
  • Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Economics Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • History Education
  • Islamic Education
  • Malay Language Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Measurement and Evaluation
  • Preschool Education
  • Resource and Information Technology
  • Science Education
  • Special Education
  • Sociology of Education
  • Sports Management

Mode: Research Mode

Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time
*Lectures: During weekdays and office hours (including part time)

EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Faculty of Education

PROGRAM SUMMARY

There are many specializations in the Masters that can be chosen by the candididate based on entry requirements and qualifications. Specializations offered are as follows:

  1. Arabic Language Education
  2. Business and Entrepreneurship Education
  3. Computer Education
  4. Curriculum and Pedagogy
  5. Economics Education
  6. Educational Administration
  7. Educational Psychology
  8. Educational Sociology
  9. History Education
  10. Islamic Education
  11. Literature Education
  12. Malay Language Education
  13. Mathematics Education
  14. Measurement and Evaluation
  15. Pre-School Education
  16. Resource and Information Technology
  17. Science Education
  18. Special Education
  19. Sports Management
  20. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

LIFE AT THE FACULTY

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is one of the five research universities in Malaysia. Globally, it ranks 141 in the QS University world ranking. Its highly competitive environment assures quality and innovative education and research.  The University’s vibrant community consists of award winning experts in various fields as well as highly qualified well rounded students who are immersed in academic, co-curricular, community service and college activities. At the Faculty of Education, you will be able to work closely with our highly accomplished award winning faculty members whose devotion to quality teaching, learning and research ensure an effective and meaningful learning experience. You will have access to the postgraduate study room, computer laboratories and active learning spaces designed based on 21st century pedagogy, which would encourage a more student-centred learning environment. You will be able to develop meaningful connections with other students who are highly engaged, attuned to local and global educational issues and possess the capability to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and creative individuals who will move our education forward into the future.

Programme Requirement
A person who intends to apply for a master’s programme should have the following Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
  2. Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate;
  3. Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);
  4. Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable) and
  5. Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
A person who intends to apply for a master’s programme should have the following Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
  2. Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate;
  3. Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);
  4. Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable) and
  5. Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

a. Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b. For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:

a. will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b. has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c. is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

How Much It Will Cost Me?

Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:

Tel: +603 8911 8173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:

Tel: +603-8921 3366/ 4196/ 3997/5377
Fax: + 603-8925 1391
Email: accpkp@ukm.edu.my

Why This Programme?

The candidates will be able to:

  • Work closely with faculty members who supervise independent research.
  • Get more opportunities as the student will be able to intergrate new information with existing knowledge and skills.
  • Join the local and international students to take advantage of increased networking, career development, and learning opportunities.
  • Build the marketability of the candidates as they can apply the knowledge and culture of educational institutions in work situations.
How To Apply
  1. Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
  2. Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October (for the March intake of the following year) and every April (for the October intake).
  3. Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
  4. The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.
Faculty Information

Campus : Bangi, Selangor
Faculty : Faculty of Education
Degree : Master of Education

Duration:

  1. Research, Coursework, Mixed Mode Programme – Full Time (Min 2 Semester)/Part Time (Min 4 Semester)

Contact :
Faculty of Education
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel : +603-8921 6297 / 6461 / 6238
Fax: +603-8925 4372
Email : nadiahatiqah@ukm.edu.my
Website : www.ukm.my/fpendidikan

Contact Us

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 89118468 / 8389
Fax: +603 89118471 
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik

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