Overview

Degree requirements

The program in English as a Second Language from University of Malaya comprises Forty - Two (42) credit hours which includes Twenty - Four (24) credit hours for core courses, Six (6) credit hour electives and Twelve (12) credit hours for research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Education

Second Language Acquisition

Text and Discourse Analysis

Language Planning and Policy in Education

Principles and Practice in Language Teaching

Seminar in English Language Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

ESL

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Education degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.00 or equivalent in the field of TESL /TESOL / TEFL, or
A Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.00 or equivalent in a non-language education related field; and
Postgraduate Diploma in Education with a CGPA of 3.00 or
A teaching qualification recognised by the University, or
Teaching experience with an institution recognised by the Senate, or
A professional qualification from a recognised professional body, or
Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

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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

30800 MYR / year

≈ 30800 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14300 MYR / year

≈ 14300 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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