Master of Education by Research
SEGi University · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: #731
Quick Overview
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The Master of Education by Research at SEGi University empowers educators with essential research skills, preparing them for leadership roles in academia or industry. This unique programme focuses solely on research, facilitating professional development.
Spanning two years, the curriculum covers key subjects such as Research Methodology and Statistics and Data Analysis in the first year, and project finalisation through Research and Thesis in the second year.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Research Methodology
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Research Proposal and Seminar
- Research and Thesis
- Research and Thesis
- Project finalisation focused on your education research topic
- Thesis work progresses through continued research supervision
Curriculum
Credit hours were not published on the official SEGi University programme page or the publicly accessible official SEGi postgraduate brochure content available via the programme page. The programme structure is research-focused with modules listed by year, but credits/credit-hour totals could not be extracted from official documents found.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 modules | Research Methodology | ||
| Statistics and Data Analysis | ||||
| Research Proposal and Seminar | ||||
| Research and Thesis | ||||
| Year 2 | 1 module | Research and Thesis | ||
| Total | Research-focused structure across Year 1 and Year 2, with Research Methodology, Statistics and Data Analysis, Research Proposal and Seminar, and Research and Thesis modules. | |||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with research-led capabilities that support leadership and management pathways in education settings such as children’s centres, extended schools, and childminding networks.
- The programme is built around your research and thesis development, helping you demonstrate practical research competence employers can verify through your final thesis output.
- You strengthen skills in research methodology and statistics so you can design, evaluate, and improve education practices with evidence-based decisions.
- Because this degree is focused on research, you are prepared to progress into roles that require deeper academic or applied education inquiry within your workplace and community education services.
- You develop the professional confidence to take on higher responsibility positions in education management through sustained thesis supervision and finalisation.
Employability rate
For graduates of education-related research and leadership pathways in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% and an estimated unemployment rate is around 22%, reflecting steady demand for qualified educators and education managers in learning-support and child-centred services.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook where structured research competence and thesis completion help you stand out for education-sector roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (education field) for international applicants | International applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in an education field (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate, OR a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to rigorous internal assessment, OR a minimum CGPA of 2.00 subject to a minimum of three years working experience in the education field and rigorous internal assessment. The programme page also states that prerequisite courses (Common Core Education foundation) apply for certain minimum-CGPA routes (2.75 and 2.50) where indicated. |
| Equivalent foreign qualifications | International applicants with other relevant equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government as equivalent to the programme’s stated Bachelor’s-level education requirement may also be considered. |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet SEGi University’s English competency requirement shown for this programme under the international student entry requirements.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| International student visa and admission-related fees | MYR 3150 / one time | Students will have to make admission and international student visa application fees of RM 3,150 (subject to change), as published by SEGi University for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
You may be required to show proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for your stay in Malaysia as part of the student pass and visa process. Prepare bank/financial documents that clearly show available funds and financial history as requested by the relevant Malaysian immigration/student pass authorities.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your study in Malaysia (amount and supporting documents are determined by the student pass/immigration process)
- Bank statements or equivalent financial documents showing available funds (as requested by the Malaysian student pass process)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 13, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check international entry requirements
Review the programme’s international entry requirements, including the Bachelor’s-level qualification in an education field and the CGPA/work-experience options. Also check the programme’s international English competency requirement shown on the official programme page. If your qualification is outside Malaysia, confirm that it is recognised as equivalent under the programme’s stated recognition route.
Prepare your documents
Gather your passport and official academic documents (degree certificate and transcripts) for the application review. Prepare evidence for the programme’s English competency requirement for international applicants. If your admission route includes prerequisite courses (Common Core Education foundation), keep supporting documents ready to help the admissions team assess your route.
Submit the online application
Complete the programme application using SEGi University’s official application process during the published intake period. Ensure all required details are entered consistently and upload/submit the requested documents in the required format. After submission, monitor your email and application status for any additional steps or requests.