MASTER OF MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT


Programme Overview

This program will produce professional educators in the field of measurement and evaluation, who are able to research into, create and administer various tests for evaluation in the field of education.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters, (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (22 credits)
  • Research Methods in Education
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Seminar on Educational Scholarship
  • Assessment and Measurement Theory
  • Psychometrics and Assessment in Education
  • Methods of Factor Analysis
  • Item Analysis Method

Elective Courses (9 credits)
  • Statistics with R
  • Dynamic Assessment
  • Statistics for Research in Education
  • Applied Regression Analysis
  • Individual Differences in Education

Research Courses (12 credits)
  • Research Project

Career Prospects

Educational Assessment Specialist, Measurement and Evaluation Consultant, Psychometrician, Assessment Coordinator, Data Analyst in Education, Educational Researcher, Test Developer, Assessment Coordinator, Data Analyst in Education, Educational Researcher, Test Developer, Assessment Psychologist, Quantitative Analyst, Curriculum and Assessment Designer, Evaluation Manager, Academic Performance Analyst, Learning Outcomes Assessor, Educational Policy Analyst, Program Evaluator.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM 13,200

International

RM24,800

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or

For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from University Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements

  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's of Education or Bachelor's degree with Education or Bachelor of Psychology.
  • Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements:


    • Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree (Non-Education) (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
      • At least three (3) years of work experience experience in a related field (e.g. Human Resources, Education, Malaysian Examinations Board); or
      • Have taken a Statistics course at Bachelor of Diploma Level and obtained a result of at least Grade B (Grade Value: 3.00); or
      • Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
      • Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)

      Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least three (3) years of teaching experience in related field (Human Resources, Education, Malaysian Examinations Board); or
      • Have taken a Statistics course at Bachelor's or Diploma level and obtained a result of at least grade B (Grade Value: 3.00); or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or


      OR

    • Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor's Degree with Education(CGPA: 2.50 - 2.69)

      Must fulfill at least TWO of the following criteria:

      • UM graduate; or
      • At least Three (3) years teaching experience in a related field; or
      • Have taken a Statistics course at Bachelor's or Diploma level and obtained a result of at least grade B (Grade Value: 3.00); or
      • Published in a related field; or
      • A Scholarship holder; or
      • A Government servant; or
      • Pass an interview by PTj; or
      • Pass a Special Assessment by PTj; or
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not Applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable