OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME
The Master of Education at Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology (FEST), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a full research programme designed to nurture highly competent scholars and leaders in the field of Education. It emphasizes advanced research, ethical professionalism, and global engagement while offering unique advantages in terms of academic quality and affordability.
PURPOSE, VISION, MISSION
- The programme aims to develop scholars with deep expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to generate impactful research that addresses local and global challenges in education.
- Guided by UTM’s vision as a leading research university, the programme aspires to prepare graduates who uphold integrity, innovation, and sustainable practices in academia and beyond.
UNIQUE STRENGTHS
- International recognition with ranking parity to global PhD programmes.
- Distinguished faculty with interdisciplinary expertise.
- Strong industry and academic collaborations that enhance research opportunities.
- Affordable tuition and living costs, offering excellent value compared to overseas universities.
DURATION AND MODE OF STUDY
- Full-time registration only (all Master of Education Full Research students are registered as full-time).
- Minimum: 2 semesters (1 year)
- Maximum: 8 semesters (4 years)
- Entirely research-based (Full Research).
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
PEO1 : Proficient in advanced knowledge with practical skills capable of using advanced numerical techniques and digital technologies in the educational settings.
PEO2 : Leaders with autonomy, communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders in constructing innovative practices related to teaching and learning.
PEO3 : Uphold professional and ethical practices with positive attitude, entrepreneurial mind set and sustainable practices in progressing their career and the profession
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
- PLO1:Integrate and generate in-depth relevant knowledge independently using innovative techniques, tools and skills for decision-making to manage and resolve a complex problem in the field of Education as a basis for research.
- PLO2:Construct critical and innovative solutions for complex problems or issues in the field of Education through research using the latest techniques and skills.
- PLO3:Devise standard research methodologies that are based on the forefront knowledge and latest development in the field of Education to solve research problems with reasonable degree of originality.
- PLO4:Demonstrate effective collaboration with peers, scholarly communities and society at large in the relevant field of expertise and research.
- PLO5:Communicate the knowledge, skills, ideas clearly using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and non-experts through various mediums.
- PLO6:Use a broad range of suitable digital technologies, media, and software to design, manage, analyse and report research studies.
- PLO7:Demonstrate skills in research design, critical evaluation, and analysis of numerical and graphical data using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.
- PLO8:Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in conducting and managing own research and resources.
- PLO9:Demonstrate the ability to manage and enhance own self-advancement for academic development, professional development and research skills using lifelong learning strategies.
- PLO10:Develop research output which has the potential to be commercialised.
- PLO11:Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and professional codes of practice in the field of Education and research activities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General University Requirements:
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- a) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent; or
- b) A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 but not meeting 2.75, may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
- c) Candidates without relevant academic qualifications in the field but with working experience in related areas must undertake appropriate prerequisite courses as determined by the Faculty/School.
If candidates have completed related prerequisite courses through:
- i. Micro-credentials; or
MOOCs; or
iii. Elective courses during their undergraduate or Master’s studies,
evidence of the course results may be submitted to UTM for registration purposes.
English Language Requirements (for international students):
International students who wish to pursue postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the following English language competency requirements:
- a) IELTS Band 6.0 and above; or
b) TOEFL iBT score 60 and above; or
c) Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) with a minimum score of B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), or Linguaskill with a score of 169 and above; or
d) PTE Academic with a score of 59 and above; or
e) Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 4 and above; or
f) ELS Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) Level 108 and above; or
g) Any other examination benchmarked to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with a minimum score of B2.
Exemption from the English requirement may be granted to international students who originate from countries where English is the official medium of instruction, or to those who have obtained academic qualifications from institutions in countries where English is the official medium of instruction.
For students who do not meet the requirement, they may take the Intensive English Programme (IEP) at the UTM Language Academy or the CIEP at any ELS Language Centre within one year from the date of registration. Upon completion and passing of the program, students must sit for an examination benchmarked to the CEFR with a minimum score of B2 in order to be accepted to pursue studies at UTM.
For international students who do not meet the English language competency requirements, they may be considered for a conditional offer under the following circumstances:
- a) The student undertakes the English preparatory course prescribed by UTM; and
b) The student must then sit for an examination benchmarked to the CEFR with a minimum score of B2.
PREREQUISITE (IMPORTANT NOTICE)
YHPP 1013-FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION
Master Full Research and PhD
1. Starting semester 1 session 2023/24 session, Masters Full Research and PhD students who do not have qualifications in the field of education or work experience related to education must pass the prerequisite course set on the first semester of study.
2. Students are allowed to register University Elective course and also UHPP 6013 while taking the prerequisite course.
3. Students need to pass the prerequisite course in order to do proposal defense.
