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(e) Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.

(2) English Language Requirements

International candidates following a programme conducted in English need to have at least
IELTS (International English Language Testing Services) band six (6) or TOEFL (Test of
English as a Foreign Language) score of five hundred and fifty (550) if the first degree was
obtained from a university where English was not the medium of instruction;

or

Passed an English Language course as required by the university before registration

3. Duration of Studies

The minimum duration of studies for the Master of Education (Sociology of Education) are as follows:

(1) Programme by Coursework and Research is for three (3) normal semesters

(2) Programme by Research is for two(2) normal semesters

4. Programme Goals

To produce educators who are dynamic and reflective, and are able to monitor and improve their
practice as well as apply their practical knowledge, educational theories and research to solve
problems relevant to the field of education.

5. Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programme, candidates are able to:

PO1 Master knowledge in the field of Sociology of Education;
PO2 Practise the field of Sociology of Education through teaching, assessment and research
using Information and Communication Technology;
PO3 Display awareness of contemporary issues in the field Sociology of Education;
PO4 Apply ethics and best practises professionally in the field of Sociology of Education;
PO5 Exhibit leadership values and cooperate with various parties in order to implement
activities in the field of Sociology of Education;
PO6 Analyse critically theories, policies and contemporary trends in the field of Sociology of
Education;
PO7 Involve themselves in lifelong learning and manage information related to Sociology of
Education; and
PO8 Generate innovative ideas about teaching and learning that contribute to management
and entrepreneurship in the filed of Sociology of Education.

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