Contents Page

Introduction 2
Mission of the Faculty 3
Vision of the Faculty 3
Academic Requirements 4
Duration of Programmes 4
Tuition Fees 5
Programme Educational Objectives 6
Programme Outcomes 8
Programmes Offered 10
Structures of Programmes According to Fields of Study
Curriculum and Instruction 13
Educational Administration 15
Educational Psychology 17
Sociology of Education 19
Educational Technology 20
Extension Education 22
Guidance and Counselling 23
Human Resource Development 25
Moral Education 27
Physical Education 28
Sports Science 30
Teaching of English as a Second Language 32
Malay Language Education 34
Teaching of Malay Literature 36
Technical and Vocational Education 37
Health Education and Communication 39
Comprehensive Examination for Ph.D. 40
Dissertation 41

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 INTRODUCTION

The Faculty of Educational Studies of Universiti Putra Malaysia was established on 15th January 1975 with
the intention to become a renowned center of excellence in areas of education and human resource
development in this region and aspires to be recognized internationally. This faculty carries four major
functions which are:

i. to conduct teacher education programmes,

ii. to conduct post-graduate programmes in the fields of educational studies and human
resource development,
iii. to provide extension programmes and consultancy services within the university as
well as to the community at large, and
iv. to conduct research in areas related to educational studies and human resource
development.

With about 40 years of experience and recognition as top 100 education faculty in the world, the Faculty of
Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia is an established institution that provides outstanding
programmes and environment for students to grow and enhance their knowledge in various fields of
education and human resource development. The faculty offers graduate programme degrees comprising
of the Master of Science degree (M.S.), Master of Education degree (M.Ed.), Master of Human Resource
Development (M.HRD) and Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) which are up to date, current and
futuristic.

In order to ensure excellence in students’ learning, 90% of academic staffs are Ph.D. degree holders with
vast experience in their own field of teaching and research. They work closely with schools, communities,
training institutions and other public and private organizations to address problems and cultivate smart
solutions. The faculty promotes a synergistic education atmosphere where the community at large
encourages opportunities for graduate students to work with the faculty members in various areas of
research. In addition to the creative environment, the faculty is well equipped with infrastructure for
students that includes auditorium, resource centre, lecture halls, computer labs, tutorial rooms and study
rooms.

The Faculty of Educational Studies is determined to prepare professionals for leadership roles in
education, extension work, and human resource development. Thus, we welcome students from a wide
array of professional fields; teachers, counsellors, administrators and professionals. The diversity of our
students will stimulate and inspire innovative minds towards nurturing future leaders of the 21stcentury.

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 MISSION OF THE FACULTY

The Faculty envisions itself as a centre for excellence in teaching, learning, research, and consultancy
services contributing to positive growth in education and human resource development.

VISION OF THE FACULTY

The objectives of graduate education at the Faculty of Educational Studies are:

i. to prepare qualified professionals for leadership roles in the development and implementation
of academic programmes in all areas of formal and non-formal education,
ii. to improve the condition of learning and teaching by conducting comprehensive and rigorous
research that addresses issues in education and human resource development, and
iii. to provide opportunities for continuous professional development for all educators and human
resource development professionals.

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 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by

the HEP’s Senate; OR
 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of three (3) years
working experience in a relevant field/passed internal assessment; OR
 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be
accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant
field.

Master of Science (M.S.)

 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by

the HEP’s Senate; OR
 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of three (3) years
working experience in a relevant field/passed internal assessment; OR
 A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be
accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years working experience in a relevant
field.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 The applicant should possess:

(a) a Master Degree (by coursework) in a relevant field with a minimum grade average
of B, or
(b) a Master Degree by research in a relevant field.

 Admission into the programme is subjected to any other requirement specified by the
Faculty.

*Candidates applying for Guidance and Counseling and Teaching of English as Second
Language (TESL) programme must pass both oral interview and written assessment
conducted by the Faculty.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME

Master Degree Programmes

The minimum and maximum durations of study are one (1) year and three (3) years respectively.
For part-time mode, the minimum and maximum durations of study are two (2) years and four (4)
years respectively.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The minimum and maximum durations of study are two (2) years and five (5) years respectively.
For part-time mode, the minimum and maximum durations of study are four (4) years and six (6)
years respectively.

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 TUITION FEES

Fees for Local Students

Masters Programmes - First Second and Final Additional

With Credit Fees Semester Subsequent Semester Fee Per-credit
(RM) Semesters (RM) (RM)
(RM)

Masters Without Thesis 1,250.00 1000.00 1000.00 200.00

2nd & 3rd 4th 5th &

Programmes 1st Semester Semesters Semester Subsequent
(RM) (RM) (RM) Semesters
(RM)

Masters With 1,950.00 1,700.00 1,200.00 1,700.00

Thesis

2nd - 4th 5th - 6th 7th &

1st Semester Subsequent
Semesters
PhD (RM) Semesters Semesters
(RM) (RM)
(RM)

2,512.50 2,262.50 1,700.00 2,700.00

Fees For International Students

Masters Programmes - First Second and Final Additional

With Credit Fees Semester Subsequent Semester Fee Per-credit
(RM) Semesters (RM) (RM)
(RM)

Masters Without Thesis 2,300.00 2,050.00 2,050.00 350.00

2nd & 3rd 4th 5th &

Programmes 1st Semester Semesters Semesters Subsequent
(RM) (RM) (RM) Semesters
(RM)

Masters With
5,850.00 3,950.00 3,450.00 3,700.00
Thesis

2nd - 4th 5th - 6th 7th &

1st Semester Subsequent
Semesters Semesters
(RM) Semesters
PhD (RM) (RM)
(RM)

5,862.50 4,112.50 3,550.00 3,900.00

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 PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION

An education programme at the masters level aims to provide graduates with advanced
knowledge in specialized areas of education, with clear directions and pathways to acquire,
generate, enhance, hone knowledge and skills, whilst making cross-linkages with other
knowledge disciplines such as the humanities, the social sciences and the physical sciences.

The programme objectives at the master’s level specifically educate and train learners to
become graduate scholar-teachers who are able to:

1. make judgments of relevant theories and practices and demonstrate capability of

producing new and creative knowledge in order to be effective and inspiring
professionals;

2. critically analyse, and synthesize the understanding of their own sources of mature
professional knowledge and professional practices to solve significant problems;

3. plan and execute innovative projects, research initiatives and write dissertations, theses
and reports for the purpose of building and applying knowledge for the benefit of the
profession and society as a whole;

4. demonstrate capabilities in generating and communicating knowledge effectively

through the practice of life-long learning and life-long contribution;

5. lead and participate in knowledge generation and in championing intellectual property

rights and acknowledgments of original works by others, guarding against plagiarism
and other academic improprieties; and

6. acquire general knowledge and develop diverse educational specializations,

individual talents and potentialities.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN EDUCATION

An education programme at the Doctoral level aims to enable graduates to become exemplary
educational leaders, policy makers, practitioners, educational researchers and thought leaders.
The programme also aims to provide graduates with the ability to undertake scholarly research
and be in the forefront of their specialized fields; become credible authorities and experts, as
professional educators, who would further facilitate the generation and advancement of
knowledge and set the highest standards of professionalism. Doctoral programmes must
contribute to both the development of individual scholars and the development of learning
communities, involving schools, post-secondary institutions, workplaces, and community-based
organizations. The graduate attributes of doctoral degree holders, include, the mastery of
multidisciplinarity and multiple intelligences and modes of thinking in educational and non-
educational contexts, and, deep and broad understanding of multi-culturalism and diversity.
Such graduates would also have the knowledge and intellectual capacity to engage in inter-
cultural and inter-disciplinary dialogues, to understand profoundly the various schools of social
and educational thought, and, to meaningfully contribute to solve educational problems,
nationally and internationally.

The programme objective at the doctoral level is to educate and train learners to become
graduates who are scholar-educators able to:

1. grow to become accomplished and experienced educational professionals able to make

judgments of relevant theories and practices and be capable of producing new and
relevant knowledge through research;

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 2. synthesize and evaluate professional knowledge and practice and apply such
knowledge to solve significant problems;

3. initiate and innovate independent projects and research activities for the purpose of
building and applying knowledge for the benefit of the local community, national society
and the global community;

4. participate in scholarly discourses and disseminate knowledge through publications and

journals and other means of knowledge dissemination in the academic and non-
academic world; and

5. develop expertise in teaching, coaching and mentoring and build credibility to become
role models in appropriate educational contexts.

MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The general goal is to develop broadly-trained human resource development graduates –

practitioners-professionals-scholars through the:

1. development of knowledge, research and communication skills and competency based

on the scientific / enquiry process and its outcomes;

2. enhancement of generic skills such as attitudes, ethics, sense of professionalism and

leadership skills for societal advancement within the framework of the national vision;

3. utilisation of analytical and problem solving skills in order to evaluate and make
decisions critically and creatively based on research evidence and / or experience;

4. enhancement of the quest for knowledge and lifelong learning skills in line with the
advancement of global development;

5. research outcomes that are relevant to the national and international context; and

6. dissemination of research outcomes through publication

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 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

MASTERS DEGREE IN EDUCATION

At the end of the programme the scholar-teachers should be able to:

1. apply and integrate knowledge relating to current research issues in specific areas of
study;

2. apply research techniques to acquire, interpret and extend educational knowledge in

areas of study;

3. demonstrate the capability to communicate, lead and work together in building new
knowledge;

4. synthesize advanced knowledge and engage in problem solving and scientific skills;

5. demonstrate the capabilities and dispositions to work as engaged professional educators

in building learning communities of the future;

6. design and conduct research professionally and ethically; and

7. continuously, incrementally and cumulatively develop encyclopaedic general knowledge

and diverse individual talents and potentialities.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN EDUCATION

At the end of the programme, scholar -teachers should be able to:

1. demonstrate systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of a specific area of

study;

2. demonstrate the capability as researcher, and, the skills to supervise research projects;

3. critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas;

4. demonstrate critical, creative and analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving;

5. broaden the boundary of knowledge through in depth thesis exposition of a field and
knowledge generation in the field of studies;

6. communicate mature knowledge to peers, scholarly communities and society at large

through publications and other academic media;

7. demonstrate the capacity to understand and advance educational thought in

multidisciplinary ways;

8. develop capacity to contribute meaningfully to development beyond the education sector;

9. develop knowledge mastery which enhance the capacity for discourse and engagement
with knowledge and thought leaders in other fields; and

10. continuously and incrementally develop encyclopaedic general knowledge and diverse
individual talents and potentialities.

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MASTERS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

At the end of the programme, graduates must be able to:

1. demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the relevant field;

2. apply practical skills in the relevant field;

3. relate ideas to societal issues in the relevant field;

4. conduct research with minimal supervision and adhere to legal, ethical and professional
codes of practice;

5. demonstrate leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with

peers and stakeholders;

6. generate solutions to problems using scientific and critical thinking skills; and

7. manage information for lifelong learning.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

At the end of the programme, graduates must be able to:

1. synthesise knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of
knowledge in the relevant field;

2. adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas in the relevant field;

3. provide expert advice to society in the relevant field;

4. conduct research independently and adhere to legal, ethical and professional codes of
practice;

5. display leadership qualities through communicating and working effectively with peers and
stakeholders;

6. appraise problems in the relevant field critically using scientific skills; and

7. integrate information for lifelong learning.

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 PROGRAMME OFFERED

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Education degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the following
requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Successfully completed all courses (40 credits, 51 credits for Guidance and
Counselling) within the time specified by the School of Graduate Studies.

Fields of study offered under Master of Education

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Instructional Technology and Innovation
5. Guidance and Counselling
6. Physical Education
7. Sports Science
8. Teaching of English as a Second Language
9. Malay Language Education
10. Technical and Vocational Education

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (M.HRD)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Human Resource Development degree will be conferred to graduate students
who meet the following requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Successfully completed all courses (40 credits) within the time specified by the School
of Graduate Studies.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Science degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the following
requirements:

1. Successfully enrolled for and passed two (2) research courses (Research Methods
and Statistics) as required by the Faculty.
2. Register for SPS5999 (Master Research). At the end of the programme a student has
to submit a thesis based on the research conducted. The thesis will be examined and
a viva voce will be conducted to determine the student’s competency in the field of
study.
3. Register and pass a graduate seminar course SPS5903 (Seminar). The student
must present his/her research proposal in this seminar course.
4. Students in the Master of Science degree programme who commenced their study
from Second Semester of 2016/2017 onwards are required to publish the findings
of their research in journal article(s)

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 a. The criteria of the publication for Master degree is one (1) journal article
published or accepted (in Citation Indexed Journal)

Fields of study offered under Master of Science

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Sociology of Education
5. Educational Technology
6. Extension Education
7. Guidance and Counselling
8. Human Resource Development
9. Moral Education
10. Physical Education
11. Sports Science
12. Teaching of English as a Second Language
13. Malay Language Education
14. Teaching of Malay Literature
15. Technical and Vocational Education
16. Health Education and Communication

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

Programme Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the
following requirements:

1. Successfully enrolled for and passed three (3) research courses as required by
the Faculty.
2. Register for SPS6999 (Doctoral Research). At the end of the programme a student
has to submit a Doctor of Philosophy thesis based on the research conducted. The
thesis will be examined and a viva voce will be conducted to determine the student’s
competency in the field of study.
3. Students must pass a written and oral comprehensive examination. The examination
will take place once the student has completed all courses as specified in the
programme of study. Students are permitted to sit for the comprehensive examination
for not more than two times.
4. Prior to conducting a doctoral research and after having passed the comprehensive
examination, the student must present a Ph.D. research proposal at the faculty level for
approval from the Faculty Graduate Study Committee. The Ph.D. student must register
for SPS6903 (Seminar) latest by the third (3) semester to present his or her Ph.D.
research proposal. This course will be graded as (M) Satisfactory/(TM) Unsatisfactory.
5. Students in Ph.D. programmes who commenced their study from Second Semester
of 2016/2017 onwards are required to publish the findings of their research in
journal article(s)

a. The criteria of the publication for Ph.D degree are two (2) journal articles
published or accepted (in Citation Indexed Journal)

Note : A book chapter for students in the social sciences is considered as being
equivalent to one journal article.

Fields of study offered under Doctor of Philosophy

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Sociology of Education

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5. Educational Technology
6. Extension Education
7. Guidance and Counselling
8. Human Resource Development
9. Moral Education
10. Physical Education
11. Sports Science
12. Teaching of English as a Second Language
13. Malay Language Education
14. Teaching of Malay Literature
15. Technical and Vocational Education
16. Health Education and Communication

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 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction are required to
complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CNI5000 Curriculum Development 3
CNI5001 Curriculum Evaluation 3
CNI5002 Curriculum Design 3
CNI5003 Assessment in Instructions 3
CNI5004 Innovation in Instructions 3
CNI5005 Instructional Models and Strategies 3

Elective Courses 6credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

Curriculum Studies
CNI5006 Value and Curriculum 3
CNI5007 Curriculum Inquiry 3
Mathematics Education
CNI5100 Theories and Development in Mathematics Education 3
CNI5101 Pedagogy in Mathematics 3
Science Education
CNI5200 Pedagogy in Science Education 3
CNI5201 Thinking Skills in Science Education 3
Entrepreneurship Education
TVE5302 Entrepreneurial Educational Practice 3
TVE5304 Entrepreneurship pedagogy
Islamic Education
LHE5600 Philosophy and Thoughts in Islamic Education 3
LHE5603 Methods of Teaching Islamic Education 3
Moral Education
LHE5650 Ethics 3
LHE5654 Approaches to Moral Education 3

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 Course Code Course Name Credit
Other Electives
EGS5905* Education and Teaching Profession 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
Note: *Students with no education background will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction are required to
enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's
Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in
:-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3

DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration
at the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the
first semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration are required to

complete 40 credits of coursework. EAD5900 Internship in Education Administration is a core
course that needs to be taken in the last semester. Students without a background in the field of
education are required to take EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession as one of the
elective courses.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5000 Educational Leadership 3
EAD5001 Human Relations in Education 3
EAD5002 Personnel Management in Education 3
EAD5003 Financial Management in Education 3
EAD5004 Administration of Education Institutions 3
EAD5900 Internship in Educational Administration 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5005 Quality in Education 3
EAD5006 Ethics of Educational Management 3
EAD5007 Management of Educational Information System 3
EAD5008 Instructional Supervision 3
EAD5009 Training and Staff Development in Education 3
EAD5010 School Management 3
EAD5011 Community and School Partnership 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration are required to enroll
for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology are required to

complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EPY5001 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
Theories of Human Learning
EPY5002 Psychology 3
EPY5003 Motivation in Education 3
Psychology of Formation and Attitude
EPY5004 Change 3
EPY5005 Applied Cognitive Psychology 3
Education for Students with Special
EPY5006 Needs 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

Contemporary Issues in Child and Adolescent
EPY5007 Development 3
EPY5008 Problem Solving and Decision Making 3
EPY5009 Thinking and Reasoning 3
EPY5010 Classroom Interaction 3
EDU5078 Multicultural Education 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology are required to enroll
for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's
Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Sociology of Education are required to enroll
for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's
Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education (Instructional Technology and Innovation) are required to
complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDT5000 Development of Educational Technology 3
EDT5002 Learning Theories and Practices in Digital Era 3
EDT5003 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning 3
EDT5100 Instructional System Design 3
EDT5300 Diffusion of Innovations in Educational Technology 3
EDT5400 Evaluation in Educational Technology 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDT5101 21stCentury Instructional Media 3
EDT5200 e-Learning Community 3
EDT5321 Multimedia in Education 3
EDT5500 Distance Education 3
EAD5007 Management of Educational Information System 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology are required to enroll for
TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at the
University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of transcript
and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the School of
Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first semester of
study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Extension Education are required to enroll for
TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counselling are required to
complete 51 credit hours of coursework including counselling practicum, counselling internship
and dissertation within designated period of study. The curriculum structure is based on
Standards and Training Qualification of Counsellors by the Board of Counsellors (Malaysia).

Component Credit
Compulsory 36
Counselling Practicum 3
Counselling Internship 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory 36 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5100 Counselling and Personality Development Theories 3
CPE5200 Individual Counselling 3
CPE5201 Management and Supervision in Counselling 3
CPE5300 Multicultural Counselling 3
CPE5400 Group Counselling 3
CPE5500 Career Development 3
CPE5501 Career Counselling 3
CPE5600 Testing and Measurement in Counselling 3
CPE5601 Diagnosis in Counselling 3
CPE5800 Legal and Counselling Professional Ethics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Counselling Practicum 3 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5801 Counselling Practicum 3

Counselling Internship 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5802 Counselling Internship 6

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counselling are required to
complete 58 credit hours of coursework including counselling practicum, counselling internship
and thesis within designated period of study. The curriculum structure is based on Standards and
Training Qualification of Counsellors by the Board of Counsellors (Malaysia).

List of Courses

Course Code Course Name Credit Hour

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
SPS5903 Seminar (required) 1
SPS5999 Master Research (required) 12
CPE5100 Counselling and Personality Development Theories 3
CPE5200 Individual Counselling 3
CPE5201 Management and Supervision in Counselling 3
CPE5300 Multicultural Counselling 3
CPE5400 Group Counselling 3
CPE5500 Career Development 3
CPE5501 Career Counselling 3
CPE5600 Testing and Measurement in Counselling 3
CPE5601 Diagnosis in Counselling 3
CPE5800 Legal and Counselling Professional Ethics 3
CPE5801 Counselling Practicum 3
CPE5802 Counselling Internship 6

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development degree are required to
complete a maximum of 40 credits of coursework. The credits are distributed into compulsory and
elective courses.

Compulsory Courses 28 credits

Elective Courses 12 credits

Compulsory Courses 28 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

DCE5011 Principles of Adult Education 3
Theories and Practices of Human Resource
DCE5110 Development 3
DCE5230 Training Design and Management 3
DCE5632 Organisational Change and Development 3
DCE5730 Leadership Development 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5988 Dissertation 6

Elective Courses 12 credits

Students should focus on their areas of interest by selecting 12 credits of elective courses with
the recommendation and approval of the student’s academic advisor.

Course Code Course Name Credit

DCE5010 Philosophy and Concept of Extension Education 3
DCE5030 Programme Development 3
Multiculturalism and Human Resource
DCE5130 Development 3
Quality Improvement in Human Resource
DCE5131 Development 3
DCE5232 Training Evaluation 3
DCE5331 Youth and Society 3
DCE5410 Concept and Approaches in Women’s Studies 3
DCE5633 Conflict Management 3
Employee, Organization and Community
DCE5634 Relations 3
DCE5635 Ethics in Human Resource Development
DCE5731 Continuing Professional Education 3
DCE5732 Talent and Career Development 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5951 Analysis and Interpretation of Data 3
Measurement, Testing and Evaluation in Human
DCE5952 Resource Development 3

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development are required
to enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's
Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Moral Education are required to enroll for TWO
(2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's
Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject
matter course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as
register for Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Physical Education are required to complete 40
credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5100 Human Motor Development 3
SPE5101 Exercise Physiology and Human Perfomance 3
SPE5160 Assessment in Kinesiology 3
Physical Education Teaching
SPE5200 Approaches 3
Curriculum Development in Physical
SPE5201 Education 3
Programme Evaluation in Physical
SPE5202 Education and Sports 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5102 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
SPE5161 Sport and Exercise Training Methodology 3
SPE5190 Internship in Sports Coaching 3
SPE5203 History and Philosophy of Physical Education 3
SPE5204 Supervision in Physical Education 3
SPE5205 Physical Education for Special Populations 3
SPE5206 Physical Education Programme Administration 3
SPE5207 Physical Activity and Health Promotion 3
EGS5955 Special Topic 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
FCE4001 Co-curriculum Management 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Physical Education are required to enroll for TWO
(2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other required
courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the Doctor
of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at the
University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of transcript
and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the School of
Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first semester of
study using IGIMS system.

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 SPORT SCIENCE

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Sport Science are required to complete a
maximum of 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5101 Exercise Physiology and Human Performance 3
SPE5102 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
SPE5103 Biomechanical Analysis for Physical Activities 3
SPE5104 Nutrition for Performance and Health 3
SPE5160 Assessment in Kinesiology 3
SPE5161 Sport and Exercise Training Methodology 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5100 Human Motor Development 3
SPE5105 Performance Analysis in Sports 3
SPE5106 Management of Sport Organisation 3
SPE5107 Human Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity 3
SPE5190 Internship in Sports Coaching 3
Programme Evaluation in Physical Education and
SPE5202 Sports 3
EGS5955 Special Topic 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
FCE4001 Co-curriculum Management 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Sport Science are required to enroll for TWO (2)
research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the Doctor
of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at the
University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of transcript
and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the School of
Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first semester of
study using IGIMS system.

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 TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND
LANGUAGE
MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Teaching of English as a Second Language

(TESL) are required to complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5251 Linguistic Application in TESL 3
LHE5252 Advanced Teaching of Communication Skills in ESL 3
LHE5253 Advanced Teaching of Literacy Skills in ESL 3
LHE5255 Second Language Teaching and Learning 3
LHE5266 Assessment in TESL 3
LHE5277 Literature in ESL 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Students can choose to take any two elective courses from the courses listed below.

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5256 Professional Development in TESL 3
LHE5259 Grammar Instruction 3
LHE5260 Thinking Skills in ESL 3
LHE5262 Action Research in TESL 3
LHE5263 Technology-Enhanced Language Learning 3
LHE5264 Curriculum and Syllabus Design in TESL 3
LHE5276 Teaching Young Adult Literature 3
LHE5278 Teaching of Narrative Genre 3
*LHE5805 Internship in TESL 3
**EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

*LHE5805 (Internship in TESL) is an additional course that is required to be taken by students who
do not have bachelor degree in the field of education and do not have any teaching experience (or
has less than 3 years of teaching experience)
**EGS5905 (Education and Teaching Profession) is an additional course that is required to be taken
by students who do not have bachelor degree in the field of education and do not have any teaching
experience (or has less than 3 years of teaching experience)

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Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Teaching of English as a Second Language

(TESL) are required to enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which
are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the Doctor
of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at the
University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of transcript
and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the School of
Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first semester of
study using IGIMS system.

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 MALAY LANGUAGE EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Malay Language are required to complete 40
credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Dasar dan Perancangan Pendidikan
Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Kaedah Penyelidikan
Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistik
Statistics 3
ERS5977 Seminar Cadangan Penyelidikan
Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5202 Penaksiran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Assesment in Malay Language Education
LHE5209 Perkembangan Kurikulum Bahasa Melayu 3
Curriculum Development in Malay Language
LHE5234 Strategi Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa 3
Melayu
Teaching Strategies in Malay Language Education
LHE5235 Penyelidikan Tindakan dalam Pendidikan Bahasa 3
Melayu
Action Research in Malay Language Education
Media Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
LHE5239
Teaching Media in Malay Language Education
LHE5240 Aplikasi Literasi dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Literacy Application in Malay Language Education

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5241 Linguistik Terapan dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Linguistics Applied in Malay Language Teaching
LHE5206 Kemahiran Berfikir dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Thinking Skills in Malay Language Education
Kesusasteraan Melayu dalam Pengajaran Bahasa 3
LHE5208 Malay Literature in Language Education
Teks dalam Pengajaran Kesusasteraan Melayu 3
LHE5227 Texts in the Teaching of Malay Literature
Inovasi dalam Pengajaran Kesusasteraan Melayu 3
LHE5237 Innovation in Malay Literature Education

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 EGS5905 Pendidikan dan Profesion Keguruan 3
Education and Teaching Profession

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Malay Language Education are required to enroll
for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Teaching of Malay Literature are required to
enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Technical and Vocational Education are
required to complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

History and Principles of Technical and
TVE5000 Vocational Education 3
Administration of Technical and Vocational
TVE5001 Education Institution 3
Curriculum Design in Technical and
TVE5002 Vocational Education 3
Assessment in Technical and Vocational
TVE5003 Education 3
TVE5004 Career in Organization 3
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
TVE5090 Internship 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

Comparative Studies of Technical and
TVE5005 Vocational Education System 3
Programme Evaluation in Technical and
TVE5006 Vocational Education 3
TVE5007 Cooperative Education 3
Planning and Development of Agricultural Skills
TVE5100 Training Programme 3
Teaching and Learning in Agriculture
TVE5101 Education 3
TVE5200 Home Economics Teaching Strategies 3
TVE5201 Supervision in Home Economics Education 3
TVE5300 Business Education 3
TVE5301 Business Education Pedagogy 3
TVE5302 Entrepreneurial Educational Practice 3
TVE5303 Entrepreneurship 3
TVE5304 Entrepreneurship Pedagogy 3
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 TVE5305 Entrepreneurship Education and Training 3
TVE5306 Economic Education 3
EAD5002 Personnel Management In Education 3
EAD5003 Financial Management in Education 3
Management of Educational Information
EAD5007 System 3
EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Technical and Vocational Education are required
to enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of transcript
and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the School of
Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first semester of
study using IGIMS system.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Health Education and Communication are
required to enroll for TWO (2) research courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Student must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and Seminar (SPS5903). Other
required courses that may be essential to be taken will be determined by the student's Supervisor.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2019/2020 onwards are required to enrol in :-

 ANY THREE (3) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) or

 ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000 & 6000) as well as register for
Doctoral Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDU6903 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research 3
DCE6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Methodology 3
EDU6950 Advanced Statistics in Education 3
DCE6953 Multivariate Statistics for Social Science 3
EDU6902 Experimental Research in Education 3
ERS5920 Introduction to Qualitative Research 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3

Exemption for DCE/EDU/ERS5900 Research Methods will be given if :-

i. students obtain a grade B or 65% at Master level; and

ii. the courses have been undertaken not more than 5 years before the date of his registration at
the University.

Application for course exemption must be submitted together with a certified photocopy of
transcript and syllabus of course(s) taken, if courses taken were from other institutions to the
School of Graduate Studies through the Faculty/Institute not later than the tenth week of the first
semester of study using IGIMS system.

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Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree is required to take the Comprehensive
Examination (C.E.) which aims to evaluate the student’s knowledge in the area of study, the
student’s ability to integrate knowledge of research and/theories pertaining to issues that are
fundamental to the field of study, and the student’s understanding of relevant research design and
methodology. For this purpose the following regulations apply:

a. A student will be permitted to sit for the C.E. only after completion of all coursework
required for the programme, and within four (4) semesters or two (2) years of cumulative
enrolment, failing which his Ph.D. candidature will be terminated.

b. The C.E. shall consist of both written and oral examinations, and the student is required to
pass both examinations with an equivalent of ‘B’ grade (65).

c. The student is not permitted to take the oral examination until he/she has passed the
written examination. The oral examination should be conducted not later than 30 days after
the written examination.

d. The examinations are be conducted by his Supervisory Committee, or a special committee

appointed by the Faculty.

e. If a student is unable to take the C.E. within the stipulated time, due to medical reasons or
other emergencies, he/she is required to apply for an extension with relevant supporting
documents for approval by the Dean.

f. A student is given two opportunities to pass the examination. The second examination
must be taken within 60 days after the first examination. Failure at the second attempt will
result in the termination of the student’s Ph.D. candidacy unless he is recommended for
reversal of study from a Ph.D. to a Masters degree programme [Rule 26(i)]

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 DISSERTATION
(ERS5988)

The concept of the dissertation is based on research conducted by master degree students to
fulfil the requirement for graduation. The aim of the dissertation is for the students to be able to
read and understand the content of research work that are related to their fields of study.

The dissertation needs to be completed within two (2) consecutive semesters. Students can also
complete their dissertation in one (1) semester if they have the capability to do that. Students
need to enrol in the dissertation at the beginning of Semester Two onwards. Master of Education
and Master of Human Resource Development students need to enrol in ERS5988 (Dissertation).
A briefing on the implementation of the dissertation will be given by Programme Coordinator
during Semester One of their study.

After enrolment of this course, the student should appoint a supervisor who will be supervising
their dissertation. At the end of Semester One of the dissertation, the student must submit the
first three chapters to his/her Supervisor who will then evaluate and award marks for the
chapters submitted. At the end of Semester Two of the dissertation, students need to present
their dissertation in the Education and Human Resource Development Seminar, Faculty of
Educational Studies.

The passing mark for the dissertation is 55% (C+). Students who obtain grades lower than C+
are considered to have failed and will be awarded grade F. Students who do not present their
dissertation in Semester Two of dissertation will also be awarded grade F.

As an alternative, students can also publish one CIJ (ERA,Web of Science (WOS), SCOPUS,
MyCite and ERIC Database) article based on the research conducted as part of the requirement
for graduation.

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 For inquiries, please contact:

Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies and International)

Faculty of Educational Studies
Tel: +603 - 97698111
E-mail: tdps.educ@upm.edu.my

Correspondence Address:
Faculty of Educational Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Website
www.educ.upm.edu.my

Online Application/ Student Portal

www.sgs.upm.edu.my

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