Bachelor of Education (Hons) – Online

The Bachelor of Education program is structured to enable students to effectively specialize in Mathematics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), or Bahasa Melayu. The program is geared towards equipping future educators or trainees with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, accountability, ethical conduct, and the ability to meet the diverse demands of advancing their careers.

Prior to entering the workforce, a Bachelor of Education qualification from UNITAR provides students with hands-on exposure to real-life projects and coursework, facilitating a deeper understanding of educational matters. Furthermore, students are offered opportunities for internships and practical experiences with industry professionals, offering invaluable insights into their chosen areas of focus.

The program offers three majors: Bahasa Melayu, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Mathematics.

There are employment opportunities for practicum placements in various types of schools, including Public, Private, and International Schools such as Tenby, APS, Fairview, and Hibiscus.

A hybrid teaching practicum is available, allowing students to gain experience in both Public and Private schools in Malaysia.

Through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning), students can leverage their prior learning experiences to gain admission, potentially reducing their study duration and costs.

Programme Entry Requirements

• A pass in STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any two subjects or its equivalent; OR
• A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid; OR
• A pass UEC with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects; OR
• A pass in Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• A Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; OR
• Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in relevant field subject to the approval of the Senate and MUST attend bridging courses;​ OR
• Pass DKM/ DLKM/ DVM with at least CGPA 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the relevant field and MUST attend bridging courses; OR
• Pass BTEC Level 4 & 5 and pass SPM with at least three (3) credits in any subjects;​ OR
• Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

Language Requirements

International students

• Minimum score of 5.0 for IELTS OR
• Minimum score of 40 for TOEFL iBT OR its equivalent.

Local students

• Exempted from University English Courses:
  • Distinction in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 4, 5 and 6
  • A Pass in English Course at a previous institution
• Required to take English Preparatory 2:
  • Credit in SPM / SPMV English
  • MUET Band 1, 2 and 3
• Required to take both English Preparatory 1 and 2:
  • No credit in SPM / SPMV English

Core Modules

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Social Sciences
• Foundations of Education
• Management and Leadership in Education
• Sociology in Education
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum Development
• Psychology of Learning
• Entrepreneurship
• Pedagogy in Education
• Statistics in Social Sciences
• Counseling in Education Counselling
• Introduction to Assessment in Education
• Learning Design
• Classroom and Behavioral Management
• Differentiated Instruction
• Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• Teacher Parent Communication
• Classroom Research Method
• Teaching Practicum
• Project Paper in Education

University Core Modules

• English for Academic Purposes
• Critical Thinking

MPU Modules

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Philosophy and Current Issues (Int)
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (Int)
• Design Thinking / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Entrepreneurship
• Recreational Event Planning

Major (TESL)

• Introduction to Language and Linguistics
• Morphology and Syntax
  English Phonetics and Phonology
• Language and Teaching Methodology
• Teaching, Reading and Writing
• Teaching, Listening and Speaking
• The Teaching and Appreciation of Literature
• Language and Theatre
• Materials Design and Selection
• Introduction to Sociolinguistics
• Introduction to Psycholinguistics

Major (Mathematics)

• Discrete Mathematics
• Pre-Calculus Numerical Method
• Calculus
• Introduction to Linear Algebra
• Modern Algebra
• Modern Geometrics
• Introduction to Statistical Analysis
• Perspective in Mathematics
• Pedagogy in Mathematics

Major (Bahasa Melayu)

• Sejarah Perkembangan Bahasa Melayu
• Pengajaran Nahu Bahasa Melayu
• Kaedah Mengajar Bahasa Melayu
• Kesusasteraan dalam PengajaranBahasa Melayu
• Linguistik dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Melayu
• Pengajaran Kemahiran Mengarang
• Pengajaran Kemahiran Membaca
• Kemahiran Berkomunikasi dalamBahasa Melayu
• Kreativiti dan Inovasi dalam Pengajaran
  Bahasa Melayu
• Drama dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu
• Aplikasi Teknologi dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Melayu

Areas of Study

• Teaching Pedagogy
• Education Planning
• Management & Leadership