Overview

The Teaching of English as a Second Language programme from University of Malaya in 1989 with the aim to provide academic preparation and professional training for Secondary School English teachers.

Key facts

The programme integrates the English language skills and English Literature with the professional components, which stresses on knowledge in education and classroom teaching practices.

Graduates completing this programme are eligible to apply for appointment as Education Service Officer (DG41) via SPP (spp.gov.my). Career prospects include teacher, journalist, editor, tutor, creator, lecturer, academician.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Entrepreneurship Culture

Education and Society

Communication & Innovation in

Education

Management

Writing Skills for Textual Analysis 3

Language Learning and Language

Dimensional design 3 PIB3020 Curriculum and Assessment in

Visual Art Education

Moral Education and Religion

Moral Education Curriculum

Basics Measurement and Evaluation in Physical and Health Education

Motor Learning Principles

Interpretations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Credits

133 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 11 other Bachelors in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Start Studying Today

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/ grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirement

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

75100 MYR / year

≈ 75100 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

60400 MYR / year

≈ 60400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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