Bachelor Of Education in Teaching English as A Second Language (Hons)

The Bachelor of Education in TESL is a comprehensive programme designed for individuals aspiring to teach English as a Second Language. It equips future educators with both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills, fostering culturally aware and effective language instructors. The curriculum covers key areas such as linguistics, second language acquisition, curriculum planning, assessment methods, teaching techniques, and classroom management, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse ESL teaching environments.

Any of these:

• STPM: Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects.
• A-Level: Pass with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 subjects.
• STAM: Pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid.
• UEC: Pass with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects.
• Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• Diploma: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (Diploma Level): Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in a relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate. A credit in English at SPM or its equivalent is also required, including attendance in compulsory bridging courses.
• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia with working experience (Diploma): Pass DKM/ DLKM/ DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field, including attendance in compulsory bridging courses.
• APEL: Entry requirements for admission into the Bachelor’s program (level 6, MQF) through APEL as approved by the Ministry of Education (MOHE). Applicants must be/have:
  • A Malaysian citizen; and
  • The candidate should be more than 21 years of age when applying
  • Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; and
  • Passes the APEL assessment.

English Proficiency (For International Students):

• Minimum score of 6.0 for IELTS or
• Minimum score of 550 for TOEFL or its equivalent.

English Proficiency (for Malaysian Students)

• Malaysian students are exempted from University English courses if the applicant has:
  • Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
  • A Pass in English Course at a previous institution
• Malaysian students are required to take English Preparatory 2 if the applicant has:
  • Credit in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 1, 2 and 3
• Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2 if:
  • No credit in SPM / SPMV English

Year 1:

• Materials Design and Development
• Pedagogy In Education
• Classroom and Behavioural Management
• Sociology in Education
• Learning Theories
• Human Growth and Development
• Learning Disabilities
• Educational Psychology
• Sociolinguistics
• Technology in Education
• Introduction to Language and Linguistics

Year 2:

• Introduction to Assessment in Education
• Phonetics and Phonology
• Teaching of Grammar
• Psycholinguistics
• Teaching and Appreciation of Literature
• Teaching of Speaking and Listening
• Teaching Methodology
• Affective Domain
• Philosophy in Education
• English Morphology and Syntax
• Teaching English through drama
• Teaching, Reading and Writing
• Second Language Acquisition
• Discourse Analysis

Year 3:

• Technology for Language Teaching
• Educational Research
• Language Testing and Assessment
• Curriculum and Syllabus Designing
• Theories of Psychotherapy
• Psychology of Personality
• E-learning principles
• Issues and Ethics in Education
• Management and Leadership in Education
• Industrial Training