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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (MALAY LANGUAGE)

OVERVIEW

The Bachelor of Education (Malay) with Honors program is an educational program that integrates pedagogy and linguistics of the Malay language. The program also offers three elective core disciplines, namely Malay Literature, History and Geography.

School of Educational Studies,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia
http://education.usm.my/ 

Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
Medium Instruction : English Language
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

REQUIREMENTS

STPM KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
AND
ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
  • Malay Language
  • Geography
  • History
  • Economics
  • Communicative Malay Literature
  • Literature in English
  • Mathematics M
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
AND
iii. Pass Mathematics at SPM level.
AND
iv. Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.
• Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this programme.

- NOT OFFERED -
Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
OR
Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.
AND
Pass Mathematics at the SPM level.
AND
Pass the MEDSI test and excel in the interview assessment.
Trained teachers are not eligible to apply for this program.

FEES

LIST OF COURSE

Year 1

  • Education Core Courses and Introductory Courses in Malay Linguistics
  • Malay Literature
  • Geography or History

Year 2

  • Education Core Course
  • Teaching Method Course
  • Discipline Core Elective Course 
  • Teaching Training 1

Year 3

  • Education Core Course
  • Education Elective Course 
  • Discipline Core Elective Course

Year 4

  • Education Elective Course
  • Discipline Core Elective Course 
  • Teaching Training 2

CAREER PROSPECTS

Position

  • Teachers/educators in Government or private schools
  • Lecturer/assistant lecturer/tutor/teacher/research officer at public and private Higher Education Institutions
  • Translator

 

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