Master of Education

1. A bachelor’s degree in education field (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate;
2. A bachelor’s degree in education field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
3. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 must undergo ***prerequisite courses;
4. A bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment AND must undergo ***prerequisite courses;
5. Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

The proposed pre-requisite courses for MEd for those whose Masters are not from the Education field. The four Education Foundation Courses identified in the Programme Standards and currently offered under BEDU are as follows:

1. EED224/03 Educational Psychology
2. EED225/03 Sociology in Education
3. EED226/03 The History of Education in Malaysia
4. EED227/03 Philosophy of Education

International Students Only

(Non-TESL Specialisation)

1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 4.0
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): 30-31
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL Essentials): 5.0
4. Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Band 3
5. Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Low B1

(TESL Specialisation)

1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 5.5
2. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): 46
3. Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL Essentials): 8.0
4. Malaysian University English Test (MUET): Band 4
5. Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Low B2

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides an opportunity for individuals with working experience but lack of formal academic qualifications to pursue their tertiary studies. APEL involves the identification, documentation and assessment of prior experiential learning to determine the extent to which an individual has achieved the desired learning outcomes, for access to a programme of study.

Applicants should comply with the following admission criteria stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA):

The candidate should be:

• The applicant shall be 30 years of age in the year of application with at least STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualifications and must possess relevant work experience.
• Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s Degree level.

Find out how to apply: APEL

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