KUCHING: The growing demand for qualified English teachers in rural areas and the increasing importance of English in various industries has prompted the Faculty of Language and Communication (FLC) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to launch a new programme.
The Master of Education Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd TESOL) programme aims to equip individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach English to non-native speakers at different proficiency levels.
“The MEd TESOL programme, which can be completed in either one year full-time or two years part-time, offers a comprehensive curriculum consisting of 40 credits. Classes will be conducted on weekends to accommodate working professionals.
“Prospective candidates interested in the programme must possess a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent. However, those without a bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields may still be considered if they have a minimum of five years of working experience in a related field,” UNIMAS said in a press release today.
International students are also required to provide an English qualification score, such as an IELTS score of 5.0 or its equivalent.
The first intake for the MEd TESOL programme is scheduled for October 2023, and applications are now open throughout the year.
Interested individuals can apply online via the official UNIMAS application portal at https://oas.ia.unimas.my/.
“Additionally, UNIMAS invites prospective applicants to visit the FLC’s booth, F10, at the TRACE 2023 (Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition) event, taking place from June 21 to 22, at DeTAR PUTRA, UNIMAS.
“At the event, attendees can learn more about the program and apply on-site. It is advised to bring a digital copy of the required documents, including a passport-sized photo with a blue background, the bachelor’s degree certificate, the bachelor’s degree transcript, proof of working experience (optional), and the English proficiency certificate for international applicants.”
For further details on the MEd TESOL programme, interested individuals can visit the official FLC website at https://www.flc.unimas.my/med-tesol.
