Open & Distance Learning (ODL)

Entry Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0 or equivalent in the field of English language or linguistics studies, or
• A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of not lower than 3.0 or equivalent in a non-language related field; and a minimum of one year’s work experience in a field related to studies in English language use or linguistics, or
• A bachelor’s degree with a CGPA lower than 3.0 or equivalent; and a minimum of two years’ work experience in a field related to studies in English language use or linguistics, or
• Other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time

Special Requirements

1.  Fields other than English Language studies or Linguistics studies with a CGPA of at least 3.0 or equivalent; and at least one year of working experience in a field related to the usage or study of English language or Linguistics studies
2.  Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of less than 3.0 or equivalent; and at least two years of working experience in a field related to the usage or study of English language or Linguistics

Language Requirements

A non-Malaysian applicant who wishes to follow a programme and/or write their dissertation in the English Language but whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English Language must possess:

• A minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total, or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC); or
• A score of 50 and above for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)

A non-Malaysian applicant pursuing a programme of study and/or writing a dissertation in a language other than English Language, that is, Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic, which is related to his/her field of research prior to graduation is required to obtain:

• A minimum score of 400 for a paper-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band of 4.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC)