BA (Hons) in Education (TESOL)

The Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching programme at the University of Nottingham Malaysia prepares future education professionals to support English language learners of all ages, focusing on inclusive practices and language development. Combining linguistics, educational theories, technology, and pedagogy, the programme equips students with the skills to enhance teaching and student interactions. Students will engage with a broad network of educational institutions, NGOs, and edtech companies, gaining global insights into education systems. Ranked 47th globally for Education and Training (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), this degree also offers a pathway to further teaching qualifications in regions not requiring Qualified Teacher Status.

Entry Requirements:

A Level

• Grade: CCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

IB Diploma

• Points: 24 points overall

STPM

• Grade: C+C+C+, excluding Pengajian Am

UEC

• Grade: 5 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

Australian Year 12

• ATAR: 74, with consideration for relevant subjects

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

• Average: 73% across 6 subjects

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas (Other Provinces)

• Requirement: Assessments based on the University's requirements

Gaokao (NCEE) & Senior High School Diploma (China)

• Gaokao Average: 65%

• Senior High School Diploma Minimum: 70% overall

Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII

• Grade: 70% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and Physical Education)

Advance Placement (AP)

• Grade: 3, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

Diploma - Local Institutions

• Requirement: Entry to Year 2 is assessed case-by-case, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

Foundation - Local Institutions

• Requirement: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion, with a minimum GPA of 2.9 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

Nottingham's Foundation Programme

• Requirement: Successful completion is required

English Language Requirements:

IELTS (Academic)

• Overall: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT)

• Overall: 90

  • Minimum Scores: 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking

PTE (Academic)

• Overall: 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)

GCE A Level English Language or English Literature

• Grade: C

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature

• Grade: C

SPM

• CEFR Level: B2

GCSE O-Level

• Grade: C / 4

IGCSE (First Language)

• Grade: C / 4

IGCSE (Second Language)

• Grade: B / 5

MUET

• Band: 4.5

UEC

• Grade: A2

IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level)

• Score: 4 points

IB English B (Higher Level)

• Score: 4 points

IB English B (Standard Level)

• Score: 5 points

OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U)

• Grade: 75%

CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X

• Grade: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Note:

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test results must be less than two years old.

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

• OSSD English will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses.

Year 1:

• Behaviour and Classroom Management

• Education and Society

• Identifying and Understanding Special Education Needs

• Literacy in School and Society

• Understanding Learners and Learning

Year 2:

• Curriculum Studies

• Literature in the Language Classroom

• Materials for Language Learning

• Teaching and Learning Strategies

• Teaching Language Across the Curriculum

Year 3:

• Assessment and Evaluation in TESOL/Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• Educational Inquiry

• Educational Research Methods

• Teaching, Listening and Speaking

• Teaching, Reading and Writing

• TESOL Methodology