MA Education
About
About
The MA Education at the University of Nottingham Malaysia offer a comprehensive exploration of key themes in education, including curriculum, pedagogy, leadership, and technology. Students benefit from flexible learning experiences, with elective modules available across the MA Education, MA TESOL, and MA Special and Inclusive Education (SIE) pathways, allowing them to tailor their studies to suit their professional goals. Core modules such as Practice-Based Inquiry and Critical Perspectives in Curriculum and Pedagogy develop critical thinking and research skills essential for navigating contemporary educational challenges. The programme culminates in a Masters-level dissertation, giving students the opportunity to conduct independent research aligned with their career aspirations to make a positive difference in education.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONBachelor's Degree
STUDY MODEFull-time, Part-time
DURATION1 year
LOCAL COSTMYR 58,000
FOREIGN COSTMYR 60,000
SUBJECTSACCA, Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Actuarial Science, Adult Education, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Agriculture Studies, Aircraft Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Airport Management, Allied Health, Animal Management, Applied, Applied Science, Archeology, Architecture, Aromatherapy, Art, Automotive Technology, Aviation, Banking, Beauty, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Building, Built Environment, Business, Cabin Crew, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Coaching, Commercial Law, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Constitutional, Construction, Counseling, Creative Arts & Design, Criminal Law, Culinary Art, Dance, Dentistry, E-Commerce, Early Childhood Edu, Economics, Education and Teaching, Education Management, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English Language, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Event Management, Executive MBA, Fashion, Film & Television, Finance, Fisheries & Marine Sc, Fitness, Food Science, General MBA, Geography, Hairdressing, Health and Medicine, Health and Safety, History, Hotel Management, Hotel Management & Hospitality, Human Resources, Humanities & Social Sciences, Industrial Design, Information Tech (IT), Interior Architecture, Interior Design, International Law, International Relations, Islamic Banking & Finance, Islamic Studies, IT, Journalism, Languages, Law, Life Sciences, Literature, Logistics, Management, Mandarin (Chinese Language), Manufacturing, Marketing, Mass Communication & Media, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, MBA, Mechanical Engineering, Media, Medicine, Midwifery, Mining and Oil & Gas, Multimedia, Music, Nursing, Nutrition and Health, Other Engineering, Other Humanities, Other Sciences, Pedagogy, Personal Care, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiotherapy, Pilot, Political Science, Psychology, Public Law, Public Relations, Pure Science, Pure Sciences, Radiography, Religious Studies (Theology), Sociology, Software Engineering, Sports Science, Structural Engineering, Supply Chain, Surveying, Teaching, TEFL, Telecomm Engineering, TESOL, Theatre & Drama, Therapy, Travel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 58,000 | MYR 60,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 58,000 | MYR 60,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 58,000 | MYR 60,000 |
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification:
Second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent
Some programmes may require relevant experience
Special Consideration:
Malaysian applicants, expatriates, and their families in Malaysia without standard entry requirements may be considered based on relevant work experience
Must successfully pass the Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
General Requirements:
Degree must be from a recognised university
Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome
For specific programmes, prior qualifications must be related to the field
Interview may be required for further evaluation
Eligibility is confirmed only upon submission of a complete application
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 overall
Writing and Listening: minimum 19
Reading: minimum 20
Speaking: minimum 22
PTE (Academic): 71 overall (no less than 65 in each element)
MUET: Band 4.5
Note:
IELTS (One Skill Retake) is accepted
IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted
Test results must be less than two years old
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
Second-class honours degree (2:2) or international equivalent
Some programmes may require relevant experience
Special Consideration:
Malaysian applicants, expatriates, and their families in Malaysia without standard entry requirements may be considered based on relevant work experience
Must successfully pass the Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
General Requirements:
Degree must be from a recognised university
Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome
For specific programmes, prior qualifications must be related to the field
Interview may be required for further evaluation
Eligibility is confirmed only upon submission of a complete application
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 overall
Writing and Listening: minimum 19
Reading: minimum 20
Speaking: minimum 22
PTE (Academic): 71 overall (no less than 65 in each element)
MUET: Band 4.5
Note:
IELTS (One Skill Retake) is accepted
IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted
Test results must be less than two years old
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
Curriculum
Core Modules
Practice Based Inquiry
Key Elements:
Understand various forms of practitioner inquiry (e.g. action research).
Explore the purposes, processes, dilemmas, and outcomes of work-based inquiry.
Apply inquiry techniques to your own professional context.
Dissertation
A major research project based on prior learning and personal academic interests.
Topic selected in consultation with the course leader and assigned supervisor.
Demonstrates depth of understanding and independent research capability.
Optional Modules (based on interest or pathway):
Critical Perspective in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Learning Theories for a Digital Age
Social Contexts of Learning
Leading Learning
Practice Based Inquiry
Key Elements:
Understand various forms of practitioner inquiry (e.g. action research).
Explore the purposes, processes, dilemmas, and outcomes of work-based inquiry.
Apply inquiry techniques to your own professional context.
Dissertation
A major research project based on prior learning and personal academic interests.
Topic selected in consultation with the course leader and assigned supervisor.
Demonstrates depth of understanding and independent research capability.
Optional Modules (based on interest or pathway):
Critical Perspective in Curriculum and Pedagogy
Learning Theories for a Digital Age
Social Contexts of Learning
Leading Learning