Master of Arts Education Studies
The MA Education Studies programme will offer a course of study that is academically challenging and relevant to a wide range of educational contexts. The aim is to enhance students’ knowledge and conceptual understanding of a range of contemporary educational issues. A wide variety of teaching methods is used during the programme; including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The degree programme is assessed using a variety of methods; including essay, report, presentation, and dissertation.
The main educational aims of the programme are:
Provide a supportive learning environment appropriate to postgraduate study and research
Offer a programme that is academically challenging and relevant to a wide range of educational contexts
Enhance the knowledge and conceptual understanding of a range of educational issues
Share innovative and inspirational experiences that stimulate learning
Present a critical framework within which students can develop their own responses to contemporary educational issues
Contribute to the continuing professional development of students on each pathway – teachers and lecturers, leaders and managers
There are two pathways available in the programme, one for ‘Teachers and Lecturers’ and one for ‘Leaders and Managers’. Each pathway consists of four taught modules and a dissertation.
Intakes
- Jan Deadline: Jan
- May Deadline: May
- Sep Deadline: Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)
Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.
Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.
For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be of age 21 and above and possess one of the following:
At least a lower 2nd class honors degree
Overseas degree level qualification and grade
Mature Candidates of minimum 30 years old with 8 years of working experience
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to meet one of the following requirements:
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 18)
Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
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For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 03 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
28122 SGD
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
Application Fee: 490 SGD