Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Overview

The Master of Arts in the Teaching of English as a Second Language (M.A. TESL) programme combines theory, practice and research in issues related to the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will develop the knowledge, competencies and attitudes required to identify and solve ESL-related problems by applying linguistic theories and pedagogical strategies to deliver effective second language instruction.The M.A. TESL is intended for individuals who are:currently teaching or intending to teach English to ESL learnerskeen to enhance knowledge and competencies in teaching ESLseeking to improve career prospectsplanning to pursue a doctoral degree.Experienced TESL teachers will find the programme especially suitable since seminars and tutorials are scheduled for weekends so that students can continue to teach full-time while undertaking the M.A. TESL programme

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the University Senate;orA Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field or its equivalent without a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to the applicant having a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant fieldorApplicants without the minimum above can apply through APEL (A).The following conditions apply:a)       All applications are subject to appropriate APEL assessments conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).b)      Only Malaysian nationals can apply for the APEL (A) provision.International Applicants are required to have a minimum score of TOEFL 550 OR IELTS 6.0 OR have attained a degree from a university where the medium of instruction is English