Overview

The MEd in Teaching Of English As A Second Language programme from University Putra Malaysia is by coursework, and students will gain a deeper understanding of areas such as second language teaching and learning, advanced teaching of communication skills in ESL, advanced teaching of literacy skills in ESL, assessment in TESL, literature in ESL, technology-enhanced language learning, grammar instruction, and curriculum and syllabus design in TESL.

The content of the courses is informed by leading research and encourages students to develop critical awareness of current issues and new insights.

The MSc and PhD programmes are by research, and students will get the opportunity to pursue research in their areas of interest. Students will also be trained to conduct research through courses such as research methods, statistics, experimental research in education and qualitative methods in educational research.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the TESL postgraduate programmes will be well-equipped to become professionals in TESL, whether as teachers, lecturers, education officers, policy makers, research officers or other related professions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Linguistic Application in TESL
Advanced Teaching of Communication Skills in ESL
Advanced Teaching of Literacy Skills in ESL
Second Language Teaching and Learning
Assessment in TESL
Literature in ESL

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bandar Labuan, Malaysia

Disciplines

Teaching ESL

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant should possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, with minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the HEP's Senate; OR
The applicant should possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of three (3) years working experince in a relevant field/passed internal assessment; OR
The applicant should possess a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experince in a relevant field.

Work experience

3-5 years of working experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29150 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

14950 MYR / year

≈ 14950 MYR / year

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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