PROGRAMME SYNOPSIS
The Master of Education in Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) programme at the University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in teaching English to second language and non-native speakers.
This programme aims to equip educators with advanced skills in language teaching, research, and curriculum development, making it ideal for those aspiring to work in academic, institutional, or language training settings. This Master’s program at UTM is ideal for educators seeking to enhance their professional qualifications and contribute to the development of the TESL field through both practical and academic work.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
PEO1: Proficient in applying and communicating in-depth relevant knowledge in solving problems critically and analytically in the field of TESL education.
PEO2: Career advancement through life-long learning and competencies in leadership, interpersonal and digital skills.
PEO3: Practice ethical principles and entrepreneurial mindset within a professional and societal context.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
- PLO 1: Apply knowledge critically and iteratively to manage and resolve problems or issues in English education making decision and producing new ideas and solutions.
- PLO 2: Analyze, synthesize and solve real world problems or issues in English education.
- PLO 3: Demonstrate advanced practical and technical skills in English education to solve educational problems.
- PLO 4: Collaborate among learning and/or working communities and other groups and networks.
- PLO 5: Communicate clearly the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts.
- PLO 6: Use a wide range of suitable digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance learning and research.
- PLO 7: Demonstrate skills in designing, planning and executing statistical analysis through quantitative and/or qualitative research.
- PLO 8: Demonstrate autonomy, leadership and responsibility in managing work within own team and with other teams in the context of problem solving.
- PLO 9: Exemplify self-advancement through continuous academic or professional development.
- PLO 10: Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects.
- PLO 11: Adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of conduct.
Entry Requirements
Programmes Fees
Registration Kit
CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 3
*Choose one course only.
| CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| UBSS 6013 | Organization Behaviour and Development | 3 |
| UBSS 6023 | Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability | 3 |
| UHMS 6013 | Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues | 3 |
| UHMZ 6023 | Malaysian Society and Culture | 3 |
| UHIS 6013 | Philosophy of Science and Civilization | 3 |
| UHPS 6013 | Dynamics of Leadership | 3 |
| UHLM 6013 | Malay Language for Post Graduates | 3 |
| URTS 6013 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| UECS 6013 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| UECS 6023 | Introduction to Technopreneurship | 3 |
| UMJJ 6013 | Basic Japanese Language and Culture | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 | |
CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 11
| CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MHPU 1013 | Innovations in Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| MHPU 1024 | Research Data Analysis | 4 |
| MHPU 1044 | Research Methods in Education | 4 |
| YHPP1013* | Foundation of Education | 3 (HL) |
| Total Credit | 11 | |
*Starting semester 1 session 2023/24 session, postgraduate students who do not have qualifications in the field of education or work experience related to education must pass the prerequisite course (YHPP1013*) set on the first semester of study before being allowed to register core courses of the study program.
CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 9
| CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MHPZ 1113 | Language Teaching Principles and Practices | 3 |
| MHPZ 1123 | Linguistics in English Language Teaching | 3 |
| MHPZ 1133 | Seminar on Current Issues in English Language Teaching | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 | |
CREDIT REQUIREMENT: 12
*Students are required to complete four (4) elective courses. Two of these must be selected from the electives offered within this program (TESL), while the remaining two may be chosen from any elective course offered by other programs within the Faculty of Educational Science and Technology
CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
MHPZ 1143 | Syllabus and Materials | 3 |
MHPZ 1153 | Language Planning and Education | 3 |
MHPZ 1163 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
CREDIT REQUIREMENT : 10
| CODE | COURSE | CREDIT |
| MHPT 1105 | Research Study I | 5 |
| MHPT 2105 | Research Study II | 5 |
| TOTAL | 10 | |
(With Prerequisite)
YEAR 1
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | ||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| UHPS6013/U— xxx3 | Dynamic Leadership/ Other University Compulsory Course | 3 | MHPU1044 | Research Data Analysis | 4 |
| YHPP1013 | Methodology in TESL | 3 (HW) | MHPZ 1113 (Core 1) | Language Teaching Principles and Practices | 3 |
| YHPP1013 | Foundation of Education | 3 (HW) | MHPZ 1123 (Core 2) | Linguistics in English Language Teaching | 3 |
| MHPU1024 | Research Methods in Education | 4 | MHPZ 1133 (Core 3) | Seminar on Current Issues in English Language Teaching | 3 |
| Elective 1 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 | MHPT1105 | Research Study 1 | 5 |
| Elective 2 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 | |||
| TOTAL CREDIT | 13 | TOTAL CREDIT | 18 | ||
YEAR 2
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MHPU1013 | Innovation in Learning and Teaching | 3 |
| Elective 3 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| Elective 4 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| MHPT1205 | Research Study 2 | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDIT | 14 | |
(Without Prerequisite)
YEAR 1
| SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 1 | ||||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT | COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| UHPS6013/U— xxx3 | Dynamic Leadership/ Other University Compulsory Course | 3 | MHPU1024 | Research Methods in Education | 4 |
| MHPU 1013 | Innovation in Learning and Teaching | 3 | MHPU1044 | Research Data Analysis | 4 |
| MHPZ 1113 (Core 1) | Language Teaching Principles and Practices | 3 | MHPT1105 | Research Study 1 | 5 |
| MHPZ 1123 (Core 2) | Linguistics in English Language Teaching | 3 | Elective 1 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| MHPZ 1133 (Core 3) | Seminar on Current Issues in English Language Teaching | 3 | Elective 2 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT | 15 | TOTAL CREDIT | 19 | ||
YEAR 2
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| COURSE CODE | COURSE NAME | CREDIT |
| MHPT 1205 | Research Study 2 | 5 |
| Elective 3 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| Elective 4 | *Choose One (1) Elective Course offered | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT | 11 | |
Any inquiry about course registration, please contact:Contact : | |
| Name | PG Office |
| pgfest@utm.my | |
| Phone Number | +607-5534026 |
To know more about the programme,Contact : | |
| Name | Dr. Lee Huan Yik |
| huanyiklee@utm.my | |
| Phone Number | +6017-7821585 |
| Head of Department Educational Studies and Behavioural Sciences | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adibah binti Abdul Latif |
| p-adibah@utm.my | |
| Phone Number | +607-5534026, +607-5532206 |
For more information about the admission process,Contact : | |
| pgrad@utm.my | |
| Tel | +6075537900 |
| Website | http://admission.utm.my |
