Master of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd TESOL)
Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
MYR 26,900 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for full-time international students
Key Summary
About: The MEd TESOL at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in Kota Samarahan provides advanced knowledge and practical skills for teaching English across levels. The programme covers TESOL, ESL/EFL, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum design, pedagogy, language assessment and research methods, and prepares graduates to conduct research, publish and run programmes addressing real-world language and communication issues. It supports inclusive, innovative research.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue a range of career opportunities including ESL/EFL teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, materials writer, programme coordinator, language assessment specialist, educational consultant, university lecturer or researcher in applied linguistics, language policy and professional development.
The MEd TESOL programme provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for teaching English at various levels. Upon completion of MEd TESOL, graduates will be able to conduct research, publish, and run programmes on current real-world issues relating to language and communication.
The programme aims at providing opportunities to various group of potential candidates such as:
- Customes Service Associates/Executives
- Marketing/Human Resources Executives
- Content Editor/Editors/Sub-Editors/Copy Editors
- Digital Content Editors
- Translators
- Proofreaders
- Journalists
- English language Teacher/Senior Teachers
- Training Managers/Management Trainees
- Language and Communication Trainers
Year 1 Semester 1
- PBF 6014 Principles and Practices in TESOL
- PBF 6024 Second Language Acquisition
- PBF 6064 Language Teaching and Assessment
- PBF 6044 Technology Mediated Language Learning
Year 1 Semester 2
*Choose one only
- PBF 6055 Research Methods for TESOL
- PBF 6035 Materials Development for Language Teaching
- PBF 6074 *English for Specific Purposes; or
- PBF 6084 *Instructional Design and Delivery; or
- PBF 6094 *Intercultural Communication
Year 1 Semester 3
*Choose one only
- PBF 6084 *Instructional Design and Delivery; or
- PBF 6094 *Intercultural Communication
- PBF 6106 Project


