Overview of Bachelor of Science Education ( TESL) in Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Programme Structure & Features:
This programme is offered on full-time mode and is based on a two-semester academic session with several subjects being conducted and assessed in each semester. In most cases, assessments are made using a combination of various methods namely course works, final examinations and a final year project.
This programme offers several optional academic activities that would enhance ones' professional character. These may take form in one or combination of the following:
o A two-credit service learning course
o Student spends a full semester in selected countries to participate in a study abroad programme
(which normally carries a eight-credit equivalent workload).
o Student spends a two weeks period (or shorter) abroad to participate in the Global Outreach Programme (GOP).
The programme consists of three main capstones namely Teaching Practice, Undergraduate Project and Multimedia-Based Project. Each capstone is made of a combination of several corner stones which are to be taken in specific sequence.
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Capstones
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Corner Stones (Courses)
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Teaching Practice
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i. Philosophy of Education
ii. Psychology of Education
iii. Fundamental of Pedagogy
iv. Teaching Methods
v. Micro-Teaching
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Undergraduate Project
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i. Measurement & Evaluation in Education
ii. Research Methods in Education
iii. TESL Education
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Multimedia-Based Project
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i. Multimedia Software Design
ii. Authoring Language
iii. Creative Multimedia Technology
iv. Programming Elective
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Assessment:
Comprises of single component or combination of course work, final examination and a final year project. In most cases, course work would carry no more than 50% of the total assessment mark except for the laboratory, workshop and practical courses at which assessment is fully based on the coursework.
Award Requirements:
A candidate will be awarded with a degree of Bachelor of Science with Education (TESL) upon succesful completion of all courses prescribed in the programme structure within a permitted study duration with a Cummulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) not less than 2.00
Year 1
| SEMESTER 1 |
SEMESTER 2 |
| CODE |
SUBJECT |
CREDIT |
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CODE |
SUBJECT |
CREDIT |
| SPPP 1042 |
Educational Technology |
2
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SLAJ 1222 |
Elektif Bahasa Asing(Japanese 2) |
2
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| UHAK 1012 |
Success Gradute Attributes |
2
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SPPP 1032 |
Telecommunication and Computer Network |
2
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| SPPP 1002 |
Educational Philosophy |
2
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SPPP 1012 |
Educational Psychology |
2
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| SLAE 1012 |
Fundamentals of Grammar |
2
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SLAE 1023 |
Stuctures of English |
3
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| SLAE 1112 |
Elektif Disiplin (Introduction to Literature) |
2
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SLAE 1122 |
Elektif Disiplin (Literary Appreciation) |
2
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| UICI 1012 |
Islamic and Asian Civilisation |
2
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SLAE 1212 |
Elektif Disiplin (Effective Writing Skills/Issues in Literacy) |
2
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| SPPP 1022 |
Teacher Professionalism |
2
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ULAB 1122 |
English for Academic Skills |
2
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| SPPP 1702 |
Multimedia Design and Human Computer Interaction |
2
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UHAS 1172/
UHAK1022
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Malaysian Dynamics (LC)/Arts, Culture and Belief of Malaysians (IS) |
2
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| ULAJ 1122 |
Elektif Bahasa Asing (Japanese 1) |
2
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| TOTAL |
18
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TOTAL |
17
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Year 2
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SEMESTER 3
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SEMESTER 4
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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SPPP 2102
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Programming Language
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2
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SPPP 2333
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Authoring Language & Mobile Apps Development
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3
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SPPP 2002
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Fundamental of Pedagogy
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2
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SPPP 2343
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Information Management System & Database Development
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3
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SLAE 2132
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Academic Skills for Teachers of ESL
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2
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SPPP 2032
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Measurement and Evaluation in Education
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2
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SLAE 2013
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Linguistics I
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3
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SLAE 2042
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Linguistics II
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2
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SLAE 2022
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Language Learning Theories
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2
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SPPP 2882
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Co-curriculum Management, Sport and Games
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2
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SLAE 2032
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Methodology in TESL I
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2
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ULAB 2122
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Advanced English for Academic Skills
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2
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SLAE 2292
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Elektif Disiplin : Oral Communication Skills/Interactive Skills For Academic Purposes
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2
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SLAE 2052
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Methodology in TESL II
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2
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UKQX 2XX2
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Elektif Kokurikulum Pembelajaran Servis
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2
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SLAE 4112
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Teaching Macro Skills in TESL
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2
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UHAK1032
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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2
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|
|
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TOTAL
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19
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TOTAL
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18
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Year 3
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SEMESTER 5
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SEMESTER 6
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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SPPP 3042
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Research Methods in Education
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2
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SPPA 3008
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Teaching Practice
|
8
|
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SLAE 3112
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Sociolinguistics
|
2
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|
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SLAE 3022
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Curriculum Studies in English
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2
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SLAE 3012
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Computer Assisted Language Learning I
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2
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ULAB 3162
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English for Professional Skills
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2
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SPPP 4502
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Guidance and Counseling
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2
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SLAE2062
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Classroon Observation
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2
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SLAE3122
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Literature in ELT
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2
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SPPA 2001
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Micro Teaching
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1
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TOTAL
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17
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TOTAL
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8
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Year 4
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SEMESTER 7
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SEMESTER 8
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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CODE
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SUBJECT
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CREDIT
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UICL 2302
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Science and Technology Thinking
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2
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SLAE 4043
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Language Testing and Evaluation
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3
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SPPP 4062
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Educational Sociology
|
2
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SPPP 4712
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Teaching Methods in Computer Science
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2
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SLAE 4012
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English for Specific Purposes
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2
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SPPP 4043
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Teacher Development
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3
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SLAE 4022
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Materials Adaptation and Design
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2
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SPPP 3033
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Creative Multimedia Technology
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3
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SLAE 4032
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Discourse Analysis
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2
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SLAE 4052
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Computer Assisted Language Learning II
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2
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SPPU 4902
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Undergraduate Project I
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2
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SPPU 4904
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Undergraduate Project II
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4
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UICL 2XX2
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Elektif Perluasan Ilmu
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2
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UKQE3001
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Extracurricular Experiential Learning (ExCEL)
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1
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SLAE 3652 / SLAE 4902
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Free Elective Cluster 5 (Language Games/ Drama in ELT/Service Learning)
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2
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TOTAL
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16
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TOTAL
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18
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Total Credit : 131
Counted Credit : 131
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
A Malaysian Higher Religious Certificate (STAM) holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
A Matric and Asasi holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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A – LEVEL / IB / AUSMAT Holders
A A-Level / IB / Ausmat holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level / Equivalent
?Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 500 in TOEFL PBT/ Score of 59 in TOEFL IBT
A Diploma holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level
?Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
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DIPLOMA VOKASIONAL Holders
A Diploma Vokasional holders will be required to fullfill the General University requirements as below ;
?Hold Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) equivalent to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with at least Academic PNGK 2.00, at least PNGK 2.67 and competent vokasional modules and credit in Bahasa Melayu SVM kod 1104
?Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate
?Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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General Entry Requirement
?A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre - university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country below.
?Pass the English Proficiency requirements; and
?Pass the UTM interview (for Bachelor of Architecture & Bachelor of Science Industrial Design).
International student are required to undergo a compulsory medical check up in Malaysia (managed by the University) and you must be certified as being in good health and free from contagious/ infectious diseases or illness that will adversely affect your study. International students from the yellow fever endemic areas without a valid immunisation certificate will be immediately quarantined on arrival for 6 days minus the period of travel. The university has the right to withdraw this offer or to terminate you from your study if you are found to suffer from or to be a carrier of contagious/ infectious diseases, or to suffer from a medical condition requiring continuous medical care that will adversely affect your study at UTM.
If English is not your native language and you are attending a school where English is not the language of instruction, you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic). You can also enrol in the Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) offered by ELS Language Centres. The CIEP is available completely online and you can take it while you are in home country.
