Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours

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**LATEST UPDATE: 30 August 2022

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

Subject Name	Credit Hours
Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa 2	2
Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban 2	2
Entrepreneurship 2	3
Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah 2	3
Community Service	2

UNIVERSITY COMPULSORY

CORE COURSES

Subject Name	Credit Hours
Educational Psychology	3
Sociology and Philosophy of Education in Malaysia	3
Health and Physical Education	3
Co-curricular Education	3
Introduction to Guidance and Counseling	3
Inclusive Education	3
Principles of Instructional Technology	3
Practicum	9

MAJOR COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

Subject Name	Credit Hours
Principles of Management for Non-Business Major	3
Thinking Skills & Problem Solving	3
Basic Concepts of Information Technology	3
Introduction to Multimedia Technology	3
Motivation and Emotion	3
Public Speaking	3

1. What is TESL? What is BETESL?
   TESL is an acronym for Teaching English as a Second Language. It is related to teaching English in countries where English is widely used but is not the first language. BETESL is an acronym for Bachelor of Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) with Honours.
2. What are the BETESL Entry Requirements?
   There are two entry alternatives:
   a. Normal Entry
   – Pass SPM/SPMV/MCE or its equivalent with 2 credits; AND
   – Pass STPM/HSC or its equivalent with minimum 2 Principals (CGPA 2.00); or
   – Pass a recognised Diploma; or
   – Pass a recognised Matriculation Certificate; or
   – Pass a recognised Teaching Certificate from teacher training college; or
   – Pass a recognised Polytechnic Certificate; or
   – Other recognised equivalent qualifications. OR
   b. APEL entry
   – Malaysian; and
   – Candidate must be 21 years old and above in the year of an application being made; and
   – Have previous working experience/learning relevant to the field applied; and
   – Pass APEL Assessment for Bachelor Degree (conducted by OUM).
3. Do I need to have a MUET certificate to register for this programme?
   Candidates do not need to have a MUET certificate as this programme has its own English courses.
4. How long is the duration of the programme, and how many semesters in a year?
   Duration: 4.5 years with 13 semesters. There are 3 semesters per year.
5. What will I learn from this programme?
   In this programme, you will be taught and groomed to be an educator yourself. You will be theoretically informed and practically equipped to be caring, committed, and competent, for the higher learning institutional sector. You will be capable of using knowledge of the current trends in language teaching, apply creative approaches to teaching and problem-solving, and integrate computer skills in classroom teaching.
6. There are many BETESL programmes offered at other universities. Why do I have to choose OUM?
   The Bachelor of Education with Honours (TESL) offered by OUM is comprised of subjects from both the education and English language fields. Learners are required to accumulate 120 credit hours in order to graduate.As the first Open University in the country, OUM initially opened to 753 learners in 2001. A decade later, OUM has over 180,000 learners in more than 50 academic programmes in 35 learning centres. The number of graduates has reached 85,000 graduates. The MQA Rating System for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia for 2011 (SETARA’11) has rated OUM as a Tier 5 (Excellent) institution.
   
7. What are the benefits of studying TESL in OUM?
   Once you graduate and receive a Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours from OUM, you will be qualified to teach ESL in a variety of ways around the world. Wide opportunities for teaching English is offered to you, ranging from being an English teacher to primary school students to teaching fluent professionals trying to perfect their accent in after-school classes. ESL graduates and educators are very much in high demand throughout the world. You can also create a career out of teaching English.
8. Does the BETESL programme in OUM accredited and recognized by MQA?
   Starting from 2007, MQA’s accreditation for Open University Malaysia (OUM) has no expiry date except for professional qualifications, which are usually accredited for 1 to 5 years. MQA’s accreditation is perpetual, and the date of its commencement starts from the date of which qualification is accredited.Visit our website for the recognition and accreditation info: https://www.oum.edu.my/recognition-and-accreditation/
9. What are the job opportunities after I finished the programme?
   As an OUM BETESL graduate, you will be qualified to teach English as a second language in public and private schools as well as colleges and language centres.
10. Here are some of your career options:
    – English Language Teacher (Primary School)
    – English Language Teacher (Secondary School)
    – English Tutor
    – Language Trainer
    You can also pursue other careers such as:
    – Media / Broadcasting
    – Advertising / Digital Copywriter
    – Guidance Counsellor
    – English Course Materials Developer
    – Journalist
    – Marketing Executive
    – Public Relations Executive
11. What is the financial assistance for further studies in OUM?
    Financial options:
    – PTPTN; or
    – EPF (Account 2); or
    – Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or
    – HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or
    – Flexible Payment Scheme.