About the programme
MEST provides a logical progression for BES graduates and equivalent English graduates to read for a postgraduate degree in English. MES is also sufficiently flexible to cater to qualified learners with non-BES/English backgrounds via OUM’s Open Entry route.
Entry requirements
Normal Entry
Bachelor degree in any field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as accepted by Senate; ORBachelor degree in any field with CGPA less than 2.50, can be accepted with a minimum of 5 years working experience.
OR
APEL Admission
More than 30 years of age on 1 January in the year of application; ANDSTPM / Recognised Diploma / A-Levels / Equivalent; ANDRelevant work experience / prior experiential learning; ANDPass the APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM
What you’ll study
*Choose 4 electives
| Core Courses | |
| Subject Name | Credit Hours |
| Mapping English Studies | 3 |
| Academic Writing for Postgraduates | 3 |
| Reading Literature | 3 |
| Language, Power and Society | 3 |
| Malaysian Fiction | 3 |
| Literary Theory | 3 |
| Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| Cultural Studies | 3 |
| World Literature | 3 |
| Visual Culture | 3 |
| Elective Courses | |
| Subject Name | Credit Hours |
| Film and Society in Contemporary Southeast Asia | 3 |
| Postcolonial Writings | 3 |
| Philosophy of Literature | 3 |
| Research in English Studies I | 3 |
| Advanced Readings in Critical Theory | 3 |
| Film and Society in Contemporary Southeast Asia | 3 |
| Postcolonial Writings | 3 |
| Philosophy of Literature | 3 |
| Research in English Studies II | 6 |
Career pathways
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Programme information is supplied through StudyMalaysia. Confirm current fees, intake dates, requirements and availability directly with the institution.