Master of Education
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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UNIRAZAK’s Master of Education is designed to provide you with professional knowledge, skills, and attributes to function effectively as an educator or to pave the way to become an academic scholar.
The programme is structured for flexibility and blended learning, helping you build a strong background in education theories and practices, with skills for academic research, teacher leadership, school management, and project management.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
- Research Methodology
- Educational Psychology
- Curriculum Instruction and Assessment in Education
- Dissertation 1
- Dissertation 2
- Dissertation 3
Curriculum
The Master of Education requires a total of 40 credits to complete.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Dissertation 1 and taught core courses | Dissertation 1 | 8 | 19 |
| Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education | 4 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 4 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Taught core courses and remaining dissertations | Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education | 4 | 21 |
| Dissertation 2 | 8 | |||
| Dissertation 3 | 8 | |||
| Additional Research Methodology (if applicable within programme delivery) | 1 | |||
| Total | Programme total | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can move into education leadership roles such as Heads of Department (Education) and Programme Directors, building practical leadership and decision-making skills from your coursework and research work.
- You are prepared for academic and curriculum-focused careers such as Academic Advisors, Curriculum Designers, and College Lecturers, using structured training in education theories and practices.
- You strengthen research capability for education-sector scholarship by learning research methodology and completing a dissertation series that supports academic scholar pathways.
- You develop job-relevant skills for school systems including learning strategies and school management, helping you perform effectively in education officer and related education administration roles.
- You graduate with professional competencies in teacher leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and project management, which are directly aligned with the programme’s stated graduate outcomes.
- The blended learning approach supports working while studying, helping you build education-professional momentum during your master’s year rather than pausing your career.
Employability rate
Education graduates from Malaysia are typically employable at around 88% with an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting continuing demand for qualified education and training professionals.
Overall, this indicates a stable outlook in education institutions and education-related organisations where your leadership and research skills are valued.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications accepted subject to university approval) | International applicants must have at least a pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or equivalent) as accepted by the University Senate. Alternatively, applicants with an equivalent qualification and minimum CGPA of 2.50 but not meeting CGPA 2.75 may be accepted with a minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant field. Applicants whose CGPA is not meeting 2.50 may be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field. |
| APEL (where applicable) | UNIRAZAK also states an APEL route for applicants with minimum 30 years of age, with STPM/Diploma/A-Level/equivalent and relevant work experience. |
Language requirements
All international students are required to meet the English proficiency requirements before enrolling in their chosen programme. The required proficiency level may vary depending on the specific programme of study, and UNIRAZAK asks applicants to follow the university’s English competency score guidelines for the correct minimum level.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Programme fee | Not published | UNIRAZAK’s Master of Education page states that programme fees are available on request via the Education Counsellor; the page does not publish a specific RM amount. |
| Processing and registration fee (international students) | MYR 3000 / one time | UNIRAZAK Student Financial Handbook (revised 1 November 2024) lists Processing and Registration Fee for international students as RM3,000 (subject to promotion by intake). |
| International students service fee | MYR 2600 / one time | UNIRAZAK Student Financial Handbook (revised 1 November 2024) lists International Students Service Fee as RM2,600 on registration day. |
| Semester administration fee | MYR 250 / per semester | UNIRAZAK Student Financial Handbook (revised 1 November 2024) lists Semester Administration Fee as RM250 on registration day for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - 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 | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - 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
Prepare your documents and check eligibility
Review the programme’s entry requirements for students with foreign qualifications and confirm your bachelor-level equivalence and CGPA or working-experience route, if applicable. Check that you can provide the required English proficiency evidence for international students or an MOI-based option as approved by UNIRAZAK. Prepare your passport and academic transcripts/certificates, ensuring documents are ready for online upload.
Submit your application online
Submit your application through UNIRAZAK’s online application portal during the advertised intake period. Complete the online application form and upload clear soft copies of the required documents (passport, academic transcripts/certificates, and your English proficiency certificate or MOI letter). After submission, wait for your Letter of Offer, which UNIRAZAK states is issued within 3 working days subject to approval.
Complete immigration and student-pass processes for Malaysia
For international students, UNIRAZAK states that you should not enter Malaysia until your electronic Visa Approval Letter (eVAL) is approved. If you are applying for an ODL-only study path, UNIRAZAK also states you must obtain EMGS Approval to Study after you receive your official offer letter. UNIRAZAK further states the visa approval processing typically takes 4 to 6 weeks, depending on country and document readiness.