This programme will produce experts in the field of visual arts, who are able to plan and implement either in the public or private sector to realize national aspirations in creative knowledge and practice.
Full-Time Duration: 3 Semester , (Research)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (28 credits)
Research Methods in Education
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis
Seminar on Educational Scholarship
Paradigm of Visual Arts Education Research
Curriculum Design in Visual Art Education
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Assessment and Evaluation in Visual Arts Education
Children's Development in Visual Arts
Psychology of Art
Visual Arts Education Seminar
Multimedia in Visual Arts Education
Visual Arts Theories
Malaysian Art
Southeast Asian Modern Art
Statistics for Research in Education
Research Courses (12 credits)
Research Project
Career Prospects
Visual Arts Educator, Art Curriculum Developer, Educational Program Coordinator in Arts, Art Education Consultant, Art Therapy Specialist, Visual Arts Researcher, Art Education Policy Maker, Arts Program Manager, Museum Educator, Art Workshop Facilitator, Educational Content Developer for Arts, Art Education Specialist for Schools, Creative Arts Director, Visual Arts Assessment Specialist, Art Education Technology Integration Specialist.
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 in specific field of Art or Bachelor's degree with Education in specific field of Art.
Master's Degree Qualification: N/A
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: Visuals Arts, Arts and Design, Visual Communication, Digital Technology
Special Requirements:
Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in related field (CGPA: ≥ 3.00)
Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:
Possessed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (minimum CGPA 3.00); or
Teaching Qualification recognized by the university; or
At least One (1) year teaching experience in a related field; 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's Degree with Education (CGPA: 2.70 - 2.99)
Must fulfill at least ONE of the following criteria:
UM graduate; or
At least two (2) years teaching experience in a related field; 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
Published in a related field; or
A Scholarship holder; or
A Government servant; or
Pass an interview by PTj; or
Pass a Special Assessment 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