Master Of English Studies (MEST)

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Mode

Online
Level

Master
Duration

2 Years
Intake

Jan, May & Sep
Tution Fees

N/A

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COURSE OVERVIEW

OUM’S Master of English Studies programme, or MEST, is an advanced degree that caters to learners seeking to deepen and widen their appreciation of English. Suitable for both English and non-English majors, and uniquely different from traditional offerings, the MEST curriculum is reflective of English as an evolving intellectual discipline offered in progressive universities across the globe. Providing learners with a thorough immersion in the discipline, MEST features exciting courses in writing, linguistics, literature, and cultural studies.

Learners who successfully complete an English Studies programme at OUM can expect to be able to:

demonstrate advanced English language proficiency skills and knowledge
engage imaginatively in the advanced process of reading, analysing and/or producing complex and sophisticated literary and non-literary texts and discourse
demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of contextual approaches to the production and reception of texts and discourses across fields
reflect critically upon textual production and reception across time and space and in their own practice
apply a range of subject-specific and transferrable skills, including high-order conceptual, analytic and communication skills embark on further study in English or related disciplines at higher levels.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Exams

Detailed entry requirements

Normal Entry

Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by Senate; or
Bachelor degree or its equivalent with CGPA below 2.50, is acceptable subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in a related field

APEL Entry

Malaysian; and
Candidate must be 30 years old and above in the year of the application being made; and
Possess Diploma/A-Levels/STPM qualification or equivalent; and
Have previous working experience/learning relevant to the field applied; and
Pass APEL Assessment for Master Degree (conducted by OUM)

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