TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 3

FACILITIES 4

MISSION OF THE FACULTY 5

VISION OF THE FACULTY 5

PROGRAMME OFFERED 6

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES 9

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES 11

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT 13

DURATION OF PROGRAMME 15

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 16

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 18

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 19

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION 20

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING 21

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 22

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPORT SCIENCE 23

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 24

MASTER OF MALAY LANGUAGE EDUCATION 25

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 27

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 29

PREREQUISITE COURSE 30

DISSERTATION 31

MASTER OF SCIENCE 33

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY 35

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION - PROPOSAL DEFENCE FOR PH.D 36

PLAGIARISM AND ETHICAL CLEARANCE 38

STUDENT STATUS IN IGIMS SYSTEM 39

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 INTRODUCTION
The Faculty of Educational Studies of Universiti Putra Malaysia was established on 15th January
1975 to become a renowned center of excellence in the areas of education and human resource
development in this region and aspires to be recognized internationally. This faculty carries four
primary functions which are:

i. to conduct teacher education programmes,

ii. to conduct post-graduate programmes in the fields of educational studies and
human resource development,
iii. to provide extension programmes and consultancy services within the
university as well as to the community at large, and
iv. to conduct research in educational studies and human resource development
areas.

With about 48 years of experience and recognition as one of the top 300 education faculty in the
world, the Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, is an established institution
that provides outstanding programs and an environment for students to grow and enhance their
knowledge in various fields of education and human resource development. The faculty offers
graduate programme degrees comprising of the Master of Science degree (M.S.), Master of
Education degree (M.Ed.), Master of Human Resource Development (M.HRD) and Doctor of
Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) which are up to date, current and futuristic.

The Faculty of Educational Studies is determined to prepare professionals for leadership roles in
education, extension work, and human resource development. Thus, we welcome students from
various professional fields; teachers, counsellors, administrators and professionals. The diversity
of our students will stimulate and inspire innovative minds toward nurturing future leaders of the
21st century.

To ensure excellence in students’ learning, 98 % of academic staff are Ph.D. degree holders with
vast experience in their field of teaching and research. They work closely with schools,
communities, training institutions, and other public and private organizations to address problems
and cultivate innovative intelligent solution.

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 FACILITIES
The faculty promotes a synergistic education atmosphere where the community at large
encourages opportunities for graduate students to work with the faculty members in various
research areas. In addition to the creative environment, the faculty is well equipped with student
infrastructure, including an auditorium, resource centre, lecture halls, smart classrooms, seminar
rooms, private study space, discussion space, meeting rooms and students’ lounge.

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 MISSION OF THE FACULTY
To make meaningful contributions to the Creation of Prosperity and Development of the
Nation and the Well-Being of All Human Beings through the Exploration and Dissemination of
Knowledge

VISION OF THE FACULTY

The objectives of graduate education at the Faculty of Educational Studies are:

» GOAL 1

Produce resilient graduates who can withstand challenges.

» GOAL 2

Establish Research and Innovation hubs that generate value-based, sustainable ecosystem.

» GOAL 3

Create a sustainable industry and community networking ecosystem.

» GOAL 4

Strengthen Agriculture and Food Security Resilience.

» GOAL 5

Strengthen institutional governance, financial and green practices, and sustainability.

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 PROGRAMME OFFERED
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Education degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the
following requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Completed all courses (40/43 credits, 51 credits for Guidance and Counselling)
within the time specified by the School of Graduate Studies.

Fields of study offered under Master of Education

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Instructional Technology and Innovation
5. Guidance and Counselling
6. Physical Education
7. Sports Science
8. Teaching of English as a Second Language
9. Malay Language Education
10. Technical and Vocational Education

MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (M.HRD)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Human Resource Development degree will be conferred to graduate

students who meet the following requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Completed all courses (40/43 credits) within the time specified by the School of
Graduate Studies.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)

Programme Requirements

The Master of Science degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the
following requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Successfully enrolled for and passed two (2) research courses (Research Methods
and Statistics) as required by the Faculty.
3. Register for SPS5999 (Master Research). At the end of the programme a
student has to submit a thesis based on the research conducted. The thesis will
be examined, and a viva voce will be performed to determine the student’s
competency in the field of study.
4. Register for and pass a graduate seminar course, SPS5903 (Seminar). The
student must present their research proposal in this seminar course.
5. Students in the Master of Science degree programme who commenced their study
from the Second Semester of 2016/2017 onwards are required to publish the
findings of their research in a journal article(s)

a. The criteria of the publication for Master's degree is one (1)

journal article published or accepted (in Citation Indexed
Journal)

Fields of study offered under Master of Science

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Sociology of Education
5. Educational Technology
6. Extension Education
7. Guidance and Counselling
8. Human Resource Development
9. Moral Education
10. Physical Education
11. Sports Science
12. Teaching of English as a Second Language
13. Malay Language Education
14. Teaching of Malay Literature
15. Technical and Vocational Education
16. Health Education and Communication

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 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)

Programme Requirements

The Doctor of Philosophy degree will be conferred to graduate students who meet the
following requirements:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.

2. Successfully enrolled for and passed two (2) research courses as required by the
Faculty.
3. Register for SPS6999 (Doctoral Research). A student has to submit a Doctor of
Philosophy thesis at the end of the programme based on the research conducted.
The thesis will be examined, and a viva voce will be performed to determine the
student’s competency in the field of study.
4. Students must pass a comprehensive written and oral examination. The
examination will occur once the student has completed all courses as specified in
the programme of study. Students are permitted to sit for the comprehensive
examination not more than two times.
5. Before conducting a doctoral study and after passing the comprehensive
examination, the student must present a Ph.D. research proposal at the faculty
level for approval from the Faculty Graduate Study Committee. The Ph.D. student
must register for SPS6903 (Seminar) by the second (2) semester to present
their Ph.D. research proposal. This course will be graded as (M) Satisfactory/(TM)
Unsatisfactory.
6. Students in Ph.D. programmes who commenced their study from the Second
Semester of 2016/2017 onwards are required to publish their research in a
journal article(s)

a. The criteria of the publication for a Ph.D degree are two (2)
journal articles published or accepted (in Citation Indexed Journal)

Note: A book chapter for students in the social sciences is

considered equivalent to one journal article.

Fields of study offered under the Doctor of Philosophy

1. Curriculum and Instruction

2. Educational Administration
3. Educational Psychology
4. Sociology of Education
5. Educational Technology
6. Extension Education
7. Guidance and Counselling
8. Human Resource Development
9. Moral Education
10. Physical Education
11. Sports Science
12. Teaching of English as a Second Language
13. Malay Language Education
14. Teaching of Malay Literature
15. Technical and Vocational Education
16. Health Education and Communication

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 PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION

An education while programme at the masters level aims to provide graduates with advanced
knowledge in specialized areas of education, with clear directions and pathways to acquire,
generate, enhance, and hone knowledge and skills while making cross-linkages with other
knowledge disciplines such as the humanities, the social sciences, and the physical sciences. The
programme objective at the masters level is specifically to educate and train learners to become
graduate scholar-teachers who can:

1. make judgments of relevant theories and practices and demonstrate the capability of producing
new and creative knowledge to be practical and inspiring professionals;

2. critically analyse, and synthesize the understanding of their sources of mature professional
knowledge and professional practices to solve significant problems;

3. plan and execute innovative projects and research initiatives and write dissertations, theses, and
reports for building and applying knowledge for the benefit of the profession and society as a
whole;

4. demonstrate capabilities in generating and communicating knowledge effectively through the

practice of life-long learning and life-long contribution;

5. lead and participate in knowledge generation and in championing intellectual property rights and
acknowledgments of original works by others, guarding against plagiarism and other academic
improprieties, and

6. acquire general knowledge and develop diverse educational specializations, individual talents,
and potentialities.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN EDUCATION

An education programme at the Doctoral level aimed to allow for graduates to become exemplary
educational leaders, policymakers, practitioners, educational researchers, and thought leaders. The
programme also aims to provide graduates with the ability to undertake scholarly research and be
at the forefront of their specialized fields, become credible authorities and experts as professional
educators who would further facilitate the generation and advancement of knowledge and set the
highest standards of professionalism.

Doctoral programmes must contribute to both the development of individual scholars and the
development of learning communities involving schools, post-secondary institutions, workplaces,
and community-based organizations. The graduate attributes of doctoral degree holders include
the mastery of multidisciplinary and numerous intelligences and modes of thinking in educational
and non-educational contexts, and a deep and broad understanding of multi-culturalism and
diversity. Such graduates would also have the knowledge and intellectual capacity to engage in
inter-cultural and inter-disciplinary dialogues, to understand profoundly the various schools of
social and educational thought, and, to contribute to solve educational academic problems
meaningfully to contribute to solve academic problems, nationally and internationally meaningfully.
The programme objective at the Doctoral level is to educate and train learners to become
graduates who are scholar-educators able to:

1. grow and become accomplished and experienced educational professionals able to make
judgments of relevant theories and practices and be capable of producing new and relevant
knowledge through research.

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2. synthesize and evaluate professional knowledge and practice and apply such knowledge to solve
significant problems;

3. initiate and innovate independent projects and research activities for building and applying
knowledge for the benefit of the local community, national society, and the global community;

4. participate in scholarly discourses and disseminate knowledge through publications and journals
and other means of knowledge dissemination in the academic and non-academic world and

5. develop expertise in teaching, coaching, and mentoring and build credibility to become role
models in appropriate educational contexts

MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL DEGREE DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

The general goal is to develop postgraduates with in-depth knowledge at the frontier of a
specialized field through the following:

• development of knowledge through research based on the systematic/inquiry

process and its outcomes;

• enhancement of communications and leadership skills, and attitudes, ethics, sense

of professionalism for societal advancement within the framework of the
institutional and national vision;

• use analytical and creative problem-solving skills to evaluate and make decisions
based on research evidence and experience;

• the quest for knowledge through lifelong learning in line with the changes in the
field of studies/practice;

• research outcomes that are relevant to national and international development;

and

• dissemination of research through publications and products

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 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION

At the end of the programme, the scholar-teachers should be able to:

i. apply and integrate knowledge relating to current research issues in specific areas of study;

ii. apply research techniques to acquire, interpret, and extend educational knowledge in areas of
study;

iii. demonstrate the capability to communicate, lead, and work together in building new
knowledge;

iv. synthesize advanced knowledge and engage in problem-solving skills and scientific methods;

v. demonstrate the capabilities and dispositions to work as engaged professional educators in

building learning communities into the future;

vi. design and conduct research professionally and ethically; and

vii. continuously, incrementally and cumulatively develop encyclopedic general knowledge and
diverse individual talents and potentialities.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN EDUCATION

At the end of the programme, scholar-teachers should be able to:

i. demonstrate systematic comprehension and in-depth understanding of a specific area of study;

ii. demonstrate the capability as a researcher, and the skills to supervise research projects;

iii. critically analyse, evaluate, and synthesize new and complex ideas;

iv. demonstrate critical, creative, and analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills;

v. broaden the boundary of knowledge through in-depth thesis exposition of a field and knowledge
generation in the field of studies;

vi. communicate mature knowledge to peers, scholarly communities, and society at large through
publications and other academic media;

vii. demonstrate the capacity to understand and advance educational thought in multidisciplinary
ways;

viii. develop capacity to contribute meaningfully to development beyond the education sector;

ix. develop knowledge mastery which enhances the capacity for discourse and engagement with
knowledge and thought leaders in other fields; and

x. continuously and incrementally develop encyclopedic general knowledge and diverse individual
talents and potentialities.

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MASTERS DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

At the end of the programme, graduates must be able to:

i. Demonstrate in-depth and frontier knowledge and understanding in the relevant field/s or
practice;

ii. Critically and creatively apply knowledge in one or more fields to resolve complex disciplinary
and practical problems;

iii. Conduct rigorous and independent research or investigation with minimal supervision;

iv. Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional, and sustainable practices;

v. Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills;

vi. Communicate effectively in the field/s and interact with specialists and general audiences;

vii. Select and use suitable digital and analytical tool techniques to research problems; and

viii. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.

DOCTORAL DEGREE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

i. Demonstrate a critical and in-depth understanding of frontier knowledge by generating

substantial and original contributions to a field and practice;

ii. Synthesise existing and new knowledge in one or more discipline areas to develop new concepts
,interpretations or applications;

iii. Conduct rigorous and independent research or investigation with minimal supervision
iv. Demonstrate intellectual leadership qualities and management skills;

v. Perform research adhering to legal, ethical, professional and sustainable practices;

vi. Communicate cogently in the field/s and interact with specialists and general audiences;

vii. Select and use suitable digital and analytical techniques to research problems; and

viii. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning and personal development.

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 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by
the HEP’s Senate; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.749 can be accepted subject to a minimum of three (3) years
working experience in a relevant field/passed internal assessment; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.49 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of working
experience in a relevant field.

*Candidates who do not have a background in Education at the Bachelor level must
pass the prerequisite course, EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession. The
prerequisite course must be taken in the first semester of study, along with two (2)
elective courses only.
*Candidates in Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling who do not have a
background in Social Science at the Bachelor level must pass a Social Science course.

Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD)

• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.750 or
equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate or
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a CGPA range of 2.500 to CGPA of 2.749
can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by the Faculty/School/Institute or
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a CGPA range of 2.000 to
CGPA 2.499 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment by
Faculty/School/Institute

*Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the

relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the
Faculty/School/Institute and meet the minimum CGPA.

Master of Science (M.S.)

• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by
the Higher Education Provider’s Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.749 can be accepted subject to a minimum of three (3) years
working experience in a relevant field/passed internal assessment, or
• A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not
meeting CGPA of 2.499 can be accepted subject to a minimum of five (5) years of working
experience in a relevant field.

*Candidates who do not have a background in Education at the Bachelor level

must pass the prerequisite course, EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession.
The prerequisite course must be taken in the first semester of study along with
SPS5999 Master Research (3 credits) only.
(Except for Guidance and Counseling & Human Resource Development)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The applicant should possess:

a. a Master's degree in a relevant field; or (Senate 688)

b. an outstanding Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.750 or equivalent to
the first degree and passed rigorous internal assessment by the
Faculty/School/Institute.

*Candidates who do not have a background in Education at the Master's level

must pass the prerequisite course, EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession.
The prerequisite course must be taken in the first semester of study along with
SPS6999 Doctoral Research (3 credits) only.

*Candidates applying for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Faculty of

Educational Studies must pass both oral interview and written assessment
conducted by the Faculty.

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 DURATION OF PROGRAMME
Master Degree Programmes

The minimum and maximum study durations are one (1.5) years and three (3) years respectively.
For part-time mode, the minimum and maximum study durations are two (2) years and four (4)
years respectively.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The minimum and maximum study durations are two (2) years and five (5) years, respectively. For
part-time mode, the minimum and maximum study durations are four (4) years and six (6) years
respectively.

*Based on the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirement and decision by the
University Senate (Senate 696.19), candidates in the Master by Coursework
programme who need to take prerequisite course will graduate with 43 credit hours
(40 credit hours of program requirements + 1 prerequisite course). The minimum and
maximum durations of study are two (2) years [4 semesters] and three (3) years [6
semesters] respectively.

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction are required to
complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CNI5000 Curriculum Development 3
CNI5001 Curriculum Evaluation 3
CNI5002 Curriculum Design 3
CNI5003 Assessment in Instructions 3
CNI5004 Innovation in Instructions 3
CNI5005 Instructional Models and Strategies 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

Curriculum Studies
CNI5006 Value and Curriculum 3
CNI5007 Curriculum Inquiry 3
Mathematics Education
CNI5100 Theories and Development in Mathematics Education 3
CNI5101 Pedagogy in Mathematics 3
Science Education
CNI5200 Pedagogy in Science Education 3
CNI5201 Thinking Skills in Science Education 3
Entrepreneurship Education
TVE5302 Entrepreneurial Educational Practice 3
TVE5304 Entrepreneurship pedagogy
Islamic Education
LHE5600 Philosophy and Thoughts in Islamic Education 3
LHE5603 Methods of Teaching Islamic Education 3
Moral Education
LHE5650 Ethics 3
LHE5654 Approaches to Moral Education 3

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 Course Code Course Name Credit
Other Electives
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
ERS5920 Qualitative Research 3
Note: *Students with no background in education will have to take this
course as prerequisite course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL
ADMINISTRATION
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration are required to
complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5000 Educational Leadership 3
EAD5001 Human Relations in Education 3
EAD5002 Personnel Management in Education 3
EAD5003 Financial Management in Education 3
EAD5004 Administration of Education Institutions 3
EAD5900 Internship in Educational Administration 3
Note: * EAD5900 Internship in Educational Administration is offered for students
in the third semester onwards.

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5005 Quality in Education 3
EAD5006 Ethics of Educational Management 3
EAD5007 Management of Educational Information System 3
EAD5008 Instructional Supervision 3
EAD5009 Training and Staff Development in Education 3
EAD5010 School Management 3
EAD5011 Community and School Partnership 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
Note: *Students with no education background will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology are required to
complete 40 credits of coursework.
Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EPY5001 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
EPY5002 Psychology of Human Learning 3
EPY5004 Psychology of Attitude Formation and Change 3
EPY5005 Applied Cognitive Psychology 3
EPY5006 Inclusive Education and Students with Special Needs 3
Contemporary Issues in Child and Adolescent
EPY5007 Development 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EPY5003 Motivation in Education 3
EPY5010 Classroom Interaction 3
EPY5011 Reasoning, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 3
Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing within
EPY5012 Educational Contexts 3
EPY5013 Psychology of Cultural Diversity 3
EPY5014 Education for the Gifted and Talented 3
ERS5920 Qualitative Research

Dissertation
6 credits
Course Code Course Name Credit
ERS5988 Dissertation 6

Prequisite
3 credits
Course Code Course Name Credit
EGS5905 (P) Education and Teaching Profesion (P) 3
Note: *Students with no background in Education will have to take this course

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Students pursuing a Master of Education in Instructional Technology and Innovation are required
to complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDT5000 Development of Educational Technology 3
EDT5002 Learning Theories and Practices in Digital Era 3
EDT5003 Emerging Technologies for Teaching and Learning 3
EDT5100 Instructional System Design 3
EDT5300 Diffusion of Innovations in Educational Technology 3
EDT5400 Evaluation in Educational Technology 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EDT5101 21st Century Instructional Media 3
EDT5200 e-Learning Community 3
EDT5321 Multimedia in Education 3
EDT5500 Distance Education 3
EAD5007 Management of Educational Information System 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
Note: *Students with no background in Education will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELLING
Students pursuing a Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling must complete 51 credit
hours of coursework including counselling practicum, counselling internship and dissertation
within designated period of study. The curriculum structure is based on Standards and Training
Qualification of Counsellors by the Board of Counsellors (Malaysia).

Component Credit
Compulsory 36
Counselling Practicum 3
Counselling 6
Internship
Dissertation 6

Compulsory 36 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5100 Counselling and Personality Development Theories 3
CPE5200 Individual Counselling 3
CPE5201 Management and Supervision in Counselling 3
CPE5300 Multicultural Counselling 3
CPE5400 Group Counselling 3
CPE5500 Career Development 3
CPE5501 Career Counselling 3
CPE5600 Testing and Measurement in Counselling 3
CPE5601 Diagnosis in Counselling 3
CPE5800 Legal and Counselling Professional Ethics 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3

Counselling Practicum 3 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5801 Counselling Practicum 3

Counselling Internship 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

CPE5802 Counselling Internship 6

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Physical Education are required to complete
40 credits of coursework.
Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5100 Human Motor Development 3
SPE5101 Exercise Physiology and Human Perfomance 3
SPE5160 Assessment in Kinesiology 3
Physical Education Teaching
SPE5200 Approaches 3
Curriculum Development in Physical
SPE5201 Education 3
Programme Evaluation in Physical
SPE5202 Education and Sports 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5102 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
SPE5161 Sport and Exercise Training Methodology 3
SPE5190 Internship in Sports Coaching 3
SPE5203 History and Philosophy of Physical Education 3
SPE5204 Supervision in Physical Education 3
SPE5205 Physical Education for Special Populations 3
SPE5206 Physical Education Programme Administration 3
SPE5207 Physical Activity and Health Promotion 3
EGS5955 Special Topic 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
FCE4001 Co-curriculum Management 3
Note: *Students with no background in Education will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPORT SCIENCE
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Sport Science must complete a maximum
of 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5101 Exercise Physiology and Human Performance 3
SPE5102 Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
SPE5103 Biomechanical Analysis for Physical Activities 3
SPE5104 Nutrition for Performance and Health 3
SPE5160 Assessment in Kinesiology 3
SPE5161 Sport and Exercise Training Methodology 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

SPE5100 Human Motor Development 3
SPE5105 Performance Analysis in Sports 3
SPE5106 Management of Sport Organisation 3
SPE5107 Human Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity 3
SPE5190 Internship in Sports Coaching 3
Programme Evaluation in Physical Education and
SPE5202 Sports 3
EGS5955 Special Topic 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
FCE4001 Co-curriculum Management 3
Note: *Students with no education background will have to take this course

Dissertation
6 credits
Course Code Course Name Credit
ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING OF
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Teaching of English as a Second Language
(TESL) are required to complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5251 Linguistic Application in TESL 3
LHE5252 Advanced Teaching of Communication Skills in ESL 3
LHE5253 Advanced Teaching of Literacy Skills in ESL 3
LHE5255 Second Language Teaching and Learning 3
LHE5266 Assessment in TESL 3
LHE5277 Literature in ESL 3

Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5256 Professional Development in TESL 3
LHE5259 Grammar Instruction 3
LHE5260 Thinking Skills in ESL 3
LHE5262 Action Research in TESL 3
LHE5263 Technology-Enhanced Language Learning 3
LHE5264 Curriculum and Syllabus Design in TESL 3
LHE5276 Teaching Young Adult Literature 3
LHE5278 Teaching of Narrative Genre 3
LHE5805 Internship in TESL 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF MALAY LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Students pursuing a Master of Malay Language Education are required to complete 40 credits of
coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Dasar dan Perancangan Pendidikan
Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Kaedah Penyelidikan
Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistik
Statistics 3
ERS5977 Seminar Cadangan Penyelidikan
Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5202 Penaksiran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Assesment in Malay Language Education
LHE5209 Perkembangan Kurikulum Bahasa Melayu 3
Curriculum Development in Malay Language
LHE5234 Strategi Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Teaching Strategies in Malay Language Education
Media Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
LHE5239
Teaching Media in Malay Language Education
LHE5240 Aplikasi Literasi dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Literacy Application in Malay Language Education
LHE5241 Linguistik Terapan dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Linguistics Applied in Malay Language Teaching

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Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

LHE5235 Penyelidikan Tindakan dalam Pendidikan Bahasa 3
Melayu
Action Research in Malay Language Education
LHE5206 Kemahiran Berfikir dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu 3
Thinking Skills in Malay Language Education
Kesusasteraan Melayu dalam Pengajaran Bahasa 3
LHE5208 Malay Literature in Language Education
Teks dalam Pengajaran Kesusasteraan Melayu 3
LHE5227 Texts in the Teaching of Malay Literature
Inovasi dalam Pengajaran Kesusasteraan Melayu 3
LHE5237 Innovation in Malay Literature Education
*EGS5905 Pendidikan dan Profesion Keguruan 3
Education and Teaching Profession
ERS5920 Penyelidikan Kualitatif 3
Qualitative Research
Note: *Students with no education background will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL AND
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Students pursuing a Master of Education degree in Technical and Vocational Education are
required to complete 40 credits of coursework.

Component Credit
Compulsory Courses 10
Core Courses 18
Elective Courses 6
Dissertation 6

Compulsory Courses 10 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

EAD5810 Educational Policy and Planning 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1

Core Courses 18 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

History and Principles of Technical and
TVE5000 Vocational Education 3
Administration of Technical and Vocational
TVE5001 Education Institution 3
Curriculum Design in Technical and Vocational
TVE5002 Education 3
Assessment in Technical and Vocational
TVE5003 Education 3
TVE5004 Career in Organization 3
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
TVE5090 Internship 3
*TVE5090 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Internship is a core
course offered for students in the third semester.

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Elective Courses 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

Comparative Studies of Technical and
TVE5005 Vocational Education System 3
Programme Evaluation in Technical and
TVE5006 Vocational Education 3
TVE5007 Cooperative Education 3
Planning and Development of Agricultural Skills
TVE5100 Training Programme 3
Teaching and Learning in Agriculture
TVE5101 Education 3
TVE5200 Home Economics Teaching Strategies 3
TVE5201 Supervision in Home Economics Education 3
TVE5300 Business Education 3
TVE5301 Business Education Pedagogy 3
TVE5302 Entrepreneurial Educational Practice 3
TVE5303 Entrepreneurship 3
TVE5304 Entrepreneurship Pedagogy 3
TVE5305 Entrepreneurship Education and Training 3
TVE5306 Economic Education 3
EAD5002 Personnel Management In Education 3
EAD5003 Financial Management in Education 3
EAD5007 Management of Educational Information System 3
*EGS5905 Education and Teaching Profession 3
Note: *Students with no education background will have to take this course

Dissertation 6 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5988 Dissertation 6

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 MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
Students pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development are required to complete
a maximum of 40 credits of coursework. The credits are distributed into compulsory and elective
courses.

Compulsory Courses 28 credits

Elective Courses 12 credits

Compulsory Courses 28 credits

Course Code Course Name Credit

DCE5011 Principles of Adult Education 3
Theories and Practices of Human Resource
DCE5110 Development 3
DCE5230 Training Design and Management 3
DCE5632 Organisational Change and Development 3
DCE5730 Leadership Development 3
ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5977 Research Proposal Seminar 1
ERS5950 Statistics 3
ERS5988 Dissertation 6

Elective Courses 12 credits

Students should focus on their areas of interest by selecting 12 credits of elective courses with
the recommendation and approval of the student’s academic advisor.

Course Code Course Name Credit

DCE5010 Philosophy and Concept of Extension Education 3
DCE5030 Programme Development 3
DCE5130 Multiculturalism and Human Resource Development 3
Quality Improvement in Human Resource
DCE5131 Development 3
DCE5232 Training Evaluation 3
DCE5331 Youth and Society 3
DCE5410 Concept and Approaches in Women’s Studies 3
DCE5633 Conflict Management 3
DCE5634 Employee, Organization and Community Relations 3
DCE5635 Ethics in Human Resource Development
DCE5731 Continuing Professional Education 3
DCE5732 Talent and Career Development 3
ERS5920 Qualitative Research 3
ERS5951 Analysis and Interpretation of Data 3
Measurement, Testing and Evaluation in Human
DCE5952 Resource Development 3

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 PREREQUISITE COURSE
MQA resolution through Senate minutes, students pursuing the Master of Education degree from
the First Semester of 2023/2024 onwards who do not have a background in Education at the
Bachelor level must pass the prerequisite course, EGS5905(P) Education and Teaching Profession.

Students pursuing the Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling who do not have a
background in Social Science at the Bachelor level must take a Social Science course.

Students pursuing the Master of Human Resource Development programme who do not qualify the
field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses
determined by the Faculty. The prerequisite course must be taken in the first semester of study
and two (2) elective courses only.

Students will graduate with 43 credit hours (40 hours of program requirements + 1 prerequisite
course). The minimum and maximum durations of study are two (2) years [4 semesters] and three
(3) years [6 semesters] respectively. The prerequisite course is registered with Compulsory status
(YW), so the grade to be given is by aggregate A to F and, students must get at least grade B to
continue their studies.

Students pursuing the Master of Science degree from First Semester 2023/2024 onwards who do
not have a background in Education at Bachelor level must pass the prerequisite course,
EGS5905(P) Education and Teaching Profession. The prerequisite course must be taken in the first
semester of study along with SPS5999 Master Research (3 credits).

Students pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2023/2024 onwards who
do not have a background in Education at Bachelor level must pass the prerequisite course,
EGS5905(P) Education and Teaching Profession. The prerequisite course must be taken in the first
semester of study along with SPS6999 Master Research (3 credits).

All students will be given a maximum period of 2 semesters to pass the prerequisite course and
will be granted "Suspended" status in the third semester if they have not passed the prerequisite
course. In semesters where the student's status of study is "Suspended", the student cannot take
any courses other than the prerequisite course. If the student fails the prerequisite course or has
not yet taken the prerequisite course in the third semester, the student will be terminated from the
programme.

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 DISSERTATION
(ERS5988)
The concept of the dissertation is based on research conducted by master degree students to
fulfil the requirement for graduation. The aim of the dissertation is for the students to read and
understand the content of research work related to their fields of study.

The dissertation needs to be completed within two (2) consecutive semesters. Students can
also complete their dissertation in one (1) semester if they have the capability to do that.
Students must enrol in the dissertation at the beginning of Semester Two. Master of Education
and Master of Human Resource Development students need to enrol in ERS5988 (Dissertation).
A briefing on the implementation of the dissertation will be given by the Programme Coordinator
in Semester One of the programme.

After enrolment in this course, the student should nominate a supervisor who will supervise their
dissertation. At the end of Semester One of the dissertation, the student must submit the first
three chapters to his/her Supervisor, who will then evaluate and award marks for the chapters
submitted. At the end of Semester Two of the dissertation, students need to present their
dissertation in the Education and Human Resource Development Seminar, Faculty of
Educational Studies.

The passing mark for the dissertation is 55% (C+). Students who obtain grades lower than C+
are considered to have failed and will be awarded a grade of F. Students who do not present
their dissertation in Semester Two of dissertation will also be awarded a grade of F.

As an alternative, students are also allowed to publish one Citation Indexed Journal (example:
ERA, Web of Science (WOS), SCOPUS, MyCite and ERIC Database) article based on the
research conducted as part of the requirement for graduation. If the paper has not been
published, students may provide proof of paper acceptance notification from the journal
editor/publisher. The manuscript must only be submitted to the journal chosen for review after
making amendments based on the examiner’s comments at the Education and Human Resource
Development Seminar, Faculty of Educational Studies.

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 THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO
Master of Education & Master of Human Resource Development

WEEK ACTIVITY
st nd
• Registration – 6 to 15 credits
1 and 2
• Attend a briefing on the graduate programme
Week

Three weeks before the new • Registration of Continuing Students

semester opens (for next semester)

1st semester of study • Discuss with your programme coordinator/advisor on:

• Planning your studies

• Deciding the number of semesters to complete

your studies, etc,

2nd semester of study • Registration of Dissertation

• Complete the first draft of the first three chapters.

3rd semester of study • Submission of dissertation for evaluation.

• Presenting the dissertation in the Education and Human

Resource Development Seminar, Faculty of Educational
Studies

• GRADUATION (once all the requirements are met). Fill up

Study Scheme for Graduation (GS-05B) and graduation
form (GS-17)

4th semester of study • GRADUATION (once all the requirements are met). Fill up
Study Scheme for Graduation (GS-05B) and graduation
form (GS-17)

*A student whose study status is ‘PROBATION’ or ‘TERMINATED’ is permitted to sit for

a special examination for any course with a grade lower than B obtained in the current
semester with the consent of their Advisor or the Chairman of their supervisory
committee. The highest overall grade they can obtain for the course after considering
the mark obtained for the particular examination is B. The better grade shall be used
in the final calculation of the CGPA.

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 MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students pursuing a Master of Science degree (except for Guidance and Counselling) are required
to enroll for TWO (2) courses to fulfill the Faculty's requirement, which are;

Course Code Course Name Credit

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
Course Code Faculty Course Credit
XXX5000 Any course from the Faculty of Educational Studies 3
related to the field of study (except ERS5954 Mixed
Methods)

Students must also register for Master Research (SPS5999) and *Seminar (SPS5903). The
student's supervisor will determine other required courses that may be essential to be taken.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

Students pursuing a Master of Science in Guidance and Counselling must complete 58 credit hours
of coursework including counselling practicum, counselling internship and thesis within designated
period of study. The curriculum structure is based on the Standards and Training Qualification of
Counsellors by the Board of Counsellors (Malaysia).

List of Courses

Course Code Course Name Credit Hour

ERS5900 Research Methods 3
ERS5950 Statistics 3
*SPS5903 Seminar (required) 1
SPS5999 Master Research (required) 12
CPE5100 Counselling and Personality Development Theories 3
CPE5200 Individual Counselling 3
CPE5201 Management and Supervision in Counselling 3
CPE5300 Multicultural Counselling 3
CPE5400 Group Counselling 3
CPE5500 Career Development 3
CPE5501 Career Counselling 3
CPE5600 Testing and Measurement in Counselling 3
CPE5601 Diagnosis in Counselling 3
CPE5800 Legal and Counselling Professional Ethics 3
CPE5801 Counselling Practicum 3
CPE5802 Counselling Internship 6

*SPS5903/SPS6903 Seminar – Students need to attend lectures for this class. Please
refer to the timetable on the faculty website.

*Students pursuing the Master of Science degree from the First Semester of
2023/2024 onwards who do not have a background in Education at the Bachelor level
must pass the prerequisite course, EGS5905(P) Education and Teaching Profession.
The prerequisite course must be taken in the first semester of study along with
SPS5999 Master Research (3 credits).
(Except for Guidance and Counseling & Human Resource Development)

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 THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO
Master of Science (M.S.)

WEEK ACTIVITY

st nd
• Registration - min 6 credits
1 and 2
• Attend a briefing on the graduate programme
week
Three weeks before the new • Registration of Continuing Students
semester opens (for next
semester)
st
• Appointment of Supervisory Committee (GS-10a)
First (1 ) semester of study
o Should comprise a chairperson and one/two
other members
o Appointment of the committee shall be made
through a discussion with the Advisor

Every Semester • Set up a committee meeting at least two (2) times

during each semester.

Week 18 of every semester • Fill up the online Research Progress Report form (GS-11)

About 3 months before thesis • Fill up the online Notice of Submission form (GS-14a)
submission

Within 3 months after Notice • Check iGIMs for notification from the SGS that you can
of Submission submit the thesis for examination.

• Fill up the online Thesis Submission form (GS-15a) to

submit the thesis for examination (Viva voce).

3-6 months after submission Viva Voce (oral defense)

60 days after Viva Voce Final Thesis Submission. Fill in the Submission of the Thesis
after the Final Examination form (GS-16a).

After the ‘Completed’ status is GRADUATION. Fill up graduation form (GS-17)

given via iGIMS

*A student whose study status is ‘PROBATION’ or ‘TERMINATED’ is permitted to sit for

a special examination for any course with a grade lower than B obtained in the current
semester with the consent of their Advisor or the Chairman of their supervisory
committee. The highest overall grade they can obtain for the course after considering
the mark obtained for the particular examination is B. The better grade shall be used
in the final calculation of the CGPA.

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 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
To fulfil the Faculty of Educational Studies and University requirement, students pursuing the
Doctor of Philosophy degree from the First Semester of 2023/2024 onwards are required to enrol
in:-

• ANY TWO (2) research courses from the list below as well as register for Doctoral
Research (SPS6999) and Seminar (SPS6903) OR

• ANY ONE (1) research course from the list below AND ONE (1) additional subject matter
course from the Faculty of Educational Studies (code 5000), as well as register for
SPS6999 Doctoral Research and Seminar (SPS6903).

Course Research Course Credit Pre-requisite Course

Code
ERS6954 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis 3 ERS5900 Research Methods
ERS5954 Mixed Methods 3 ERS5900 Research Methods &
ERS5920 Qualitative Research
ERS6955 Structural Equation Modelling 3 ERS5900 Research Methods &
ERS5920 Qualitative Research
ERS6953 Multivariate Statistics in Social Science 3 ERS5950 Statistics
ERS6902 Experimental Research in Education 3 -
ERS6903 Intermediate Qualitative Research Method 3 ERS5920 Qualitative Research
ERS6925 Advanced Qualitative Research Method 3 ERS6903 Intermediate Qualitative
Research Method
ERS5920 Qualitative Research 3 -
ERS5950 Statistics 3 -
ERS5900 Research Methods 3 -
Course Faculty Course
Code
XXX5000 Any course from the Faculty of Educational 3
Studies related to the field of study

SPS5903/SPS6903 Seminar – Students need to attend lectures for this class. Please
refer to the timetable on the faculty website.

*Students pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree from First Semester 2023/2024
onwards who do not have a background in Education at Bachelor level must pass the
EGS5905(P) Education and Teaching Profession prerequisite course. The prerequisite
course must be taken in the first semester of study along with SPS6999 Master
Research (3 credits).

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 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION -
PROPOSAL DEFENCE FOR Ph.D
A student pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree is required to take the Comprehensive
Examination (CE)-Proposal Defence, which aims to evaluate the student’s knowledge in the area of
study, the student’s ability to integrate knowledge of research and/theories about issues that are
fundamental to the field of study, and the student’s understanding of relevant research design and
methodology. For this purpose, the following regulations apply:

a. A student will be permitted to sit for the CE-PD only after completing all coursework
required for the programme, and within four (4) semesters or two (2) years of cumulative
enrolment, failing which the Ph.D. candidature will be terminated.

b. The CE-PD shall consist of both written and oral examinations, and the student must pass
both tests with an equivalent of ‘B’ grade (65).

c. The student is not permitted to take the oral examination until they have passed the
written examination. The oral examination should be conducted not later than 30 days
after the written exam.

d. The examinations are conducted by the Supervisory Committee, or a special committee

appointed by the Faculty.

e. If a student fails to take the CE-PD within the stipulated time due to medical reasons or
other emergencies, they are required to apply for an extension with relevant supporting
documents for approval by the Dean.

f. A student is given two opportunities to pass the examination. The second examination
must be taken within 60 days after the first examination. Failure at the second attempt will
result in the termination of the student’s Ph.D. candidacy unless it is recommended to
reverse study from a Ph.D. to a Masters degree programme [Rule 26(i)].

g. A student needs to fill in the Proposal Defence form, which can be downloaded from the
Faculty of Educational Studies website,
https://educ.upm.edu.my/akademik/pascasiswazah/penyerahan_borang-60668

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 THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
WEEK/SEMESTER ACTIVITY
st nd
• Registration – min 6 credits
1 and 2 week
• Attend a briefing on the graduate programme
3 weeks before the new semester • Registration of Continuing Students
opens (for next semester)
st
• Appointment of Supervisory Committee (GS-10a)
First (1 ) semester of study
o should comprise a chairman and one/two other members
o appointment of the committee shall be made through a
discussion with the Advisor
Week 18 of every semester • Fill up the online Research Progress Report form (GS-11) – continue,
pending, probation, or terminated

Every Semester • Set up a committee meeting at least two (2) times.

4th semester of study Comprehensive Examination (CE) (GS-12) and CE-PD

or Aim: To evaluate the student’s knowledge in the area of study;

within four (4) semesters • ability to integrate knowledge of research and/theories about issues
that are fundamental to the field of study and

• understanding of relevant research design and methodology. Students

intending to sit for the CE-PD must submit three draft chapters of their
research proposal to the supervision committee and be prepared for an
oral examination. An assessor will evaluate the student's achievements
based on this CE-PD examination.

• The CE-PD shall consist of both written in the form of 3 chapters of

research proposal and oral examinations, and the student is required to
pass both tests with an equivalent of a ‘B’ grade. However, students
who are still not ready to take the CE-PD examination should sit for the
CE only before the deadline, which is the last week of the
fourth semester.

• Failing CE or CE-PD, the PhD student’s candidature will be

TERMINATED.

About 3 months before thesis Fill up the online Notice of Submission form (GS-14a)
submission

Within 3 months after Notice • Check iGIMs for notification from the SGS that you can submit the
of Submission thesis for examination.

• Fill up the online Thesis Submission form (GS-15a) to submit the thesis
for examination (Viva voce).

3-6 months after submission Viva Voce (oral defense)

60 days after Viva Voce Final Thesis Submission. Fill up Submission of Thesis after Final Examination
form (GS-16a)

After the ‘Completed’ status is GRADUATION. Fill up graduation form (GS-17)

given via iGIMS

*A student whose study status is ‘PROBATION’ or ‘TERMINATED’ is permitted to sit for a special
examination for any course with a grade lower than B obtained in the current semester with the
consent of their Advisor or the Chairman of their supervisory committee. The highest overall grade
they can obtain for the course after considering the mark obtained for the particular examination is B.
The better grade shall be used in the final calculation of the CGPA.

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 PLAGIARISM AND ETHICAL
CLEARANCE
PLAGIARISM

The similarity index allowed for the MEd/MHRD dissertation and MSc/PhD thesis is 25% or
lower.

ETHICAL CLEARANCE

Students considering undertaking research that involves collecting data from human participants
must first obtain ethical clearance from the Ethics Committee for Research Involving Human
Subjects Universiti Putra Malaysia (JKEUPM). Data collection can only begin after receiving
approval from JKEUPM. For more information about the ethical clearance procedures, including
to download the relevant forms, please scan/access the following QR code or URL:

https://tncpi.upm.edu.my/research/research_ethics_evaluation/jkeupm_ethic_committee_for_res
earch_involving_human_subject-39931?L=e

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 STUDENT STATUS IN IGIMS SYSTEM

CONTINUE
Good Standing

PROBATION
Resubmit Thesis for examination

CGPA >=2.50 and <3.00

GS-11 TM for current semester and no TM previously

TERMINATED (GB)
CGPA < 2.50

CGPA >=2.50 and <3.00 for two consecutive semester

GS-11 TM twice

Fail CE twice

Obtained gred F twice for COMPULSARY (YW) course

Fail VIVA

TERMINATED (Exceed Duration)

Exceed duration of study

TERMINATED (Fail to take CE)

Fail to take CE after 5th Semester (PhD only)

THESIS SUBMITTED
Submit GS15a form

Submit GS15b form

COMPLETED

For WITHOUT THESIS students :

Have taken all required credits

Obtain CGPA at least 3.00

Pass all courses taken at the final semester (at least 'D')

Study Scheme (GS-05b) has been APPROVED

Fullfill Bahasa Melayu requirement (for international student except INDONESIAN and BRUNEIAN)

For WITH THESIS students :

Have taken all required credits

Obtain CGPA at least 3.00

Pass all courses taken at the final semester (at least 'D')

Has submitted GS16a form

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Fulfill Bahasa Melayu requirement (for international students except INDONESIAN and BRUNEIAN)

SUSPENDED
Does not fulfill English entry requirement after two semesters

DROPPED
Did not come back with English proficiency after two(2) semesters being SUSPENDED.

Fails to register by the second week of the semester

Account status is still UNPAID after 21 day the semester started

PROVISIONAL
Does not fulfill English entry requirement

DEFER
Deferment approved for the current semester

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 For inquiries, please contact:

Deputy Dean (Graduate Studies and International)

Faculty of Educational Studies
Tel: +603 - 97698111
E-mail: [email protected]

Correspondence Address:
Faculty of Educational Studies
UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Website
www.educ.upm.edu.my

Online Application/ Student Portal

www.sgs.upm.edu.my

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