Master of Education
SEGi University · Kota Damansara, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The Master of Education (By Coursework) programme at SEGi University is designed for education professionals seeking to advance into strategic and leadership positions within the field of education.
The programme uses a streamlined, coursework-driven approach with no traditional exams, and it is structured to support completion in just 12 months.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Digital Technologies in Education
- Research Methodology
- One subject from specialisation
- You begin building research skills and a specialisation direction for your Master of Education coursework
- Entrepreneurship in Education
- Two subjects from specialisation
- You develop applied leadership and education innovation thinking alongside your specialisation modules
- Research Project
- Specialisations applied through research work
- Your coursework culminates in completing the research project based on your learning pathway
Curriculum
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 modules | Digital Technologies in Education | ||
| Research Methodology | ||||
| One subject from specialisation | ||||
| Semester 2 | 3 modules | Entrepreneurship in Education | ||
| Two subjects from specialisation | ||||
| Semester 3 | 1 module | Research Project | ||
| Total | 40 credit hours | |||
Career outcomes
- You are prepared for leadership and governance roles in education through modules such as Education Leadership, Strategic Leadership in Education, and Contemporary Challenges in Educational Leadership.
- You build research capability for education improvement and decision-making via Research Methodology and a Research Project that supports evidence-based practice.
- You strengthen classroom and learning innovation competence with Digital Technologies in Education, Learning Technologies, and Evaluating Learning Technologies and Innovations.
- You can position yourself for specialist pathways across educational psychology, inclusive and special education, early childhood care and education, TESOL, or curriculum design through structured specialisation subjects.
- You gain education sector-focused strategic skills through Entrepreneurship in Education and Strategic Leadership in Education to support school and programme management roles.
- You complete a coursework-driven Master of Education programme designed for working education professionals aiming to progress into senior education responsibilities.
Employability rate
Employability and unemployment rates for Master of Education (coursework) graduates are not published as a single official Malaysia-wide statistic, so a single exact figure cannot be provided from the university’s official pages.
Overall, SEGi University positions this programme for education leadership and education research careers, which supports a stable outlook for graduates seeking roles such as principal/head of department, senior education consultant, and educational researcher.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) plus CGPA/work-experience options | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. A minimum CGPA of 2.50 (as accepted by the Senate) is one pathway. If the CGPA does not meet 2.50, applicants may be accepted with a minimum of five years of working experience in a relevant field. If CGPA is below 2.50 and working experience is less than five years, applicants may need to undergo appropriate prerequisite courses. |
| APEL (where applicable) | The programme entry requirements include APEL as stated in the official programme listing for international applicants. If you are applying via APEL, follow SEGi’s admissions process for documentation and evaluation. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | Direct match | Based on the programme entry requirement that applicants hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant education field, as stated on the SEGi programme page. |
Language requirements
International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency for postgraduate study. For this Master of Education (By Coursework) programme, the required evidence of English proficiency is listed as IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | Official tuition amount not published on the programme page content accessed. |
Proof of financial resources
As an international student applying to study in Malaysia, you may be asked to show that you can fund your studies. SEGi’s international student process includes submission of required documents through counsellors/registry, and your visa process may involve additional financial documentation requirements set by Malaysian immigration.
- Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs may be requested during the international student visa application process
- Keep bank statements and fund evidence available in case the international student processing or admission review asks for additional documentation
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | June - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | April 23, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | July 01, 2026 | April 23, 2026 |
| Semester begins | October 27, 2026 | June 23, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | June - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | June - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | July 15, 2026 | April 23, 2026 |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and check eligibility
Review the programme entry requirements for international applicants, including your degree (or equivalent) and the CGPA/work-experience pathways. Confirm your English proficiency evidence meets the stated minimum for this programme. Gather your academic transcripts/certificates, passport copy, and your required medical and laboratory report documents so you can upload or submit them during the application workflow.
Submit your application via SEGi’s international admissions process
International students submit the relevant documents (application form and academic documents, including passport and medical materials) as part of SEGi’s international student procedures. Counsellors submit necessary academic transcripts for registry assessment and approval steps. Ensure that your English proficiency documentation is included if it is required for your case, as indicated in the international student document list.
Wait for assessment/approval and follow offer-letter payment steps
SEGi’s registry assesses eligibility based on the minimum entry requirements to determine acceptance into your preferred programme. If you are eligible, you will be notified to proceed with payment and the next steps of application. Follow the instructions for admission and international student visa application fees as stated by SEGi’s international student procedures.