UPSI-UNITAR Dual-Degree Programme Bachelor of Education (Hons) (TESL)

General Requirements

A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum Grade C in the Malay language and a pass in History;
AND
A minimum of Credit 6C in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Mathematics / Grade E in Additional Mathematics;
AND
Academic qualifications: Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Higher School Leaving Certificate – HSC) or Diploma recognised by the Malaysian Government or equivalent with a minimum of 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) (any two subjects) and Grade C in General Studies;
OR
A Pass in Matriculation / Foundation programme with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75;
OR
A Diploma or other equivalent qualification with a minimum of 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) deemed to be of equivalent standing from the Malaysian Government and approved by the UNITAR / UPSI Senate;
OR
For applicants who have not achieved the 2.75 CGPA Academic qualifications of Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Higher School Leaving Certificate – HSC) or Diploma recognised by the Malaysian Government or equivalent with a minimum of 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) (any two subjects), they are allowed to go through one pre programme semester (semester zero) in the form of a bridging programme, during which they will undergo courses to enable them to develop, upskill and elevate their knowledge, competency and proficiency towards achieving a standard equivalent to a 2.75 CGPA upon completion.

Three courses will be offered in this bridging programme: Reading and Writing skills, English for Communication, Listening and Speaking skills. Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 2.75 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) upon the completion of these three courses. Each course carries a value of three credit hours.

Special Requirements for Dual-Degree Bachelor of Education (Hons)

Fulfils the university requirements;
AND
Minimum of 4B in General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ Levels 1119 English;
OR
Grade A- in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English Language;
AND
Band 4 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) (Note: Applicants with a lower score than MUET Band 4 will be allowed to enrol into an intensive MUET programme conducted by UNITAR. Once they achieve Band 4 in MUET, they can then enrol into the dual-degree Bachelor of Education – TESL programme);
OR
English level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR);
AND
Minimum of Credit 6C / Grade E in SPM for Mathematics / Additional Mathematics;
AND
Minimum achievement level as determined by the Senate (UNITAR/UPSI) for the Malaysian Educators Selection Inventory (MEdSI);
AND
Pass in a special exam and interview;
AND
Candidates who intend to apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and are able to follow the programme of study

Programme Core Modules

• Psychology of Learning
• Introduction to Assessment in Education
• Learning Design
• Teacher-Parent Communication
• Foundations of Education
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Social Sciences
• Sociology in Education
• Management and Leadership in Education
• Curriculum Development
• Pedagogy in Education
• Counselling in Education
• Educational Technology
• Differentiated Instruction
• Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• Classroom and Behavioural Management
• Project Paper in Education
• Teaching Practicum

Open Elective Modules

• Elective 1
• Elective 2
• Elective 3
• Elective 4

University Core Modules

• English for Academic Purposes
• Research Methods
• Statistics in Social Sciences

Major (TESL)

• English Grammar
• English Language Analysis
• Introduction to Reflective Practice
• Second Language Acquisition
• English Language Teaching Methodology
• Digital Language Teaching and Learning
• Classroom Discourse
• Language Assessment in Schools
• Analysing Language Classroom Practice
• Reflective Practice in ESL Classroom
• Materials Development for the Language Classroom
• Sociolinguistics for ESL Context

MPU Modules

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Bahasa Komunikasi (Int)
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
• Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Entrepreneurship
• Recreational Event Planning

• Public / International / Private School Teacher
• English Language Instructor
• Education Entrepreneur (Book Writers, Operate and Manage Centres)
• English Language Services Provider

The Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) of this programme prepares graduates in the following areas:

Teaching Pedagogy:
Developing skills in the methods of teaching and managing different learning
approaches primarily in the area of English as a Second Language.

Delivery, Communication and Language
Developing effective interpersonal communication and persuasive skills.

Education Planning
Includes outcome-based learning through curriculum design and development

Critical Thinking
Problem-solving skills for effective research, writing and preparations of presentations

Management and Leadership
Improving Educators’ effectiveness in guidance roles and issue resolution.