Master of English Studies

(R2/224/7/0064 (A11501) 10/25)

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.

Career Prospects

English graduates have thrived in diverse careers. This is because they possess not only subject knowledge and subject specific skills, but also such transferable graduate skills as advanced literacy and communication skills, critical reasoning, and the capacity to critically analyse diverse forms of discourse.

Interesting and diverse career paths await English graduates, including Teaching, Training, Journalism, Management, Professional Writing, Creative Writing, Research, Editorial, Advertising, Media, Public Relations, Academia, Theatre, Consultancy, and more.

To know more about English Studies at OUM, download the FAQ here

Associate Prof Dr David Lim

Program Director

Tel (Office) :
603 7801 2192

Email :
david@oum.edu.my

* Fees applicable to Malaysians and Permanent Residents only.
* International students are required to pay registration fees of RM1,000 and an additional 20% for the tuition fees.
* The University reserves the right to revise the fees without prior notice.

Discount for the Physically Challenged Learners (OKU) and Senior Citizens

The University offers 50% discount for:
1. Senior citizens aged 60 and above on registration date; and
2. Physically challenged learners – a valid Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU) is required.
These discounts are for subject fees only and are not applicable for research and other fees. The discounts are also not valid for second time registration and repeating of subjects.
Learners who receive this discount are not entitled to other discounts and promotions.

Note
Processing fee: RM30 (Malaysian) & RM100 (International Students)

Normal Entry
i. Bachelor degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent as accepted by Senate; or
ii. Bachelor degree or its equivalent with CGPA below 2.50, is acceptable subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in related fieldORAPEL entry

1. Malaysian; AND
2. The candidate should be more than 30 years of age in the year of application; AND
3. Relevant work experience / prior experiential learning; AND
4. Pass the APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM; AND
5. Possess the following qualification:
   • STPM / Recognised Diploma; Or
   • Matriculation / Foundation (credit score 50-52 credits; CGPA grade 2.00 and above; minimum study period of one year); Or
   • A-Level (minimum of 3 courses; minimum grade E; duration of study at least 18 months); Or
   • International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 6 courses and 3 required elements; minimum grade of 24 points and above; duration of study at least 2 years).

Note:

1. The provisional offer of admission will be revoked if the candidate:
   1. Fails to submit evidence of qualification within the stipulated date; or
   2. Does not meet the entry requirements of the University.
2. Entry requirements are subject to change as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.