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MASTER OF EDUCATION (SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME)

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before 24 January 2026
49Days
8Hours
34Mins
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Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is now offering its Master of Education programme by delivering the courses during school holidays in addition to its normal offering for fully residential students. To enable a smooth running of this offering, KOED has been mandated by the IIUM Senate to manage the programme in collaboration with IIUM Academy of Graduate & Professional Studies (ACADEMY).
 
This Master of Education programme offers the following areas of specialization:

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Management and Leadership

Educational Psychology

Teaching of Arabic to Non-Arabic Speaker

Instructional Technology

Teaching of Islamic Education

Teaching English as a Second Language

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Nature of Programme Part-time
Mode of Study Coursework
Programme Requirements

42 credit hours

Core subjects          (12 credit hours)

Specializations        (18 credit hours)

Elective subjects     (06 credit hours)

Directed research    (06 credit hours)

PROGRAMME INTAKE

March and October of every academic year subjected to the school holiday schedules set by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.

Target Intakes
Malaysians who are currently serving as teachers in government schools and other institutions as well as other interested individuals.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

1. A good Bachelor’s Degree in Education with minimum CGPA of 2.75.*

OR

    A good Bachelor’s Degree in any field with a Diploma in Education.**

AND

2. Pass the English and/or Arabic language proficiency where relevant.***

 

A TOEFL score of 79   OR   IELTS band of 6.0   OR   a 4.5 score on the MUET for admission into the Master of Education.

A TOEFL score of 100   OR   IELTS band of 7.0   OR   a 5.0 score on the MUET for admission into the Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

A TOEFL score of 30   OR   IELTS band of 3.0   OR a 2.5 score on the MUET for admission into the Master of Education in Teaching of Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers.


* The general academic requirements for admission into the Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is a Bachelor’s Degree in any TESL / TESOL / TEFL or related area or equivalent degree from any recognized university.

 

** Work experience may be considered when the CGPA is slightly below the threshold.
 
** Those who do not fulfill this requirement can register for University courses to reach the required level.
 
**** Preference will be given to candidates who have had at least two (2) years of experience as full time teachers in the relevant subject areas in schools or institutions of similar status.

MEDIUM INSTRUCTION

Medium of Instruction
English / Arabic language depending on the requirements for each programme.

Instructional Strategies

Lectures

Tutorials

Presentations

Learning Management System (LMS)

TEACHING LOCATIONS

IIUM Gombak Campus

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Note: Only application with complete information shall be processed. Any incomplete submission may lead to rejection of the application.