Raffles University · Malaysia

Master of Education

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Master of Education is a Masters program taught at Raffles University, Malaysia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Raffles University Master of Education uses a mixed-mode approach that integrates coursework and research. Students study Philosophy and Sociology of Education, Research Methodology, Educational Psychology, and Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, plus a dissertation pathway that includes Dissertation Proposal Writing, Dissertation 1, Dissertation 2, and a Research Seminar. Students also complete an elective chosen from Educational Management and Leadership, or Learning Theory, Instructional Design and Technology, depending on the programme structure.

Programme delivery is available as Conventional or Open Distance Learning, with mixed mode learning. The full-time pathway is listed as 1 year with conventional delivery options, while the part-time pathway is listed as 2 years and includes module structures and electives. Intakes in block mode are January and July. The programme credit is 40 Credit Hours.

Modules

Philosophy and Sociology of Education
Research Methodology
Dissertation Proposal Writing
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Elective
Educational Psychology
Dissertation 1
Dissertation 2
Research Seminar
Educational Management and Leadership
Learning Theory, Instructional Design and Technology
Elective Module

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Education at Raffles University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Raffles University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Raffles University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Master of Education entry requirements include one of the following:

A Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6) in Education related programme or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.75,
A Bachelor’s degree in education field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;
A Bachelor’s degree in education field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, can be accepted subject to a minimum of THREE working experience in the education field and rigorous internal assessment;
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 must undergo ***prerequisite courses;
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment AND must undergo ***prerequisite courses;
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, can be accepted subject to a minimum of THREE working experience in the education field and rigorous internal assessment AND must undergo ***prerequisite courses;
Other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysian government as equivalent to the above requirements.

*** Pre-requisite courses: Common Core Education foundation.

Programme Admission Criteria through APEL.A

At least an age of 30 in the year of application.
Possess at least an STPM, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
Have relevant work experience.
Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s Degree level.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English
IELTS: 4.0
TOEFL Essentials (Online): 5
TOEFL iBT: 30-31
PTE: 36
MUET: Band 3.0
Cambridge English / Linguaskill: 140

*International Students who did not meet the International English Requirement are required to enrol the RU English Preparation Programme (EPP) AND achieve the requirement of any equivalent English qualification.