I. Types of Master's Courses in Malaysia
1, master of teaching
As its name implies, teaching-oriented master is a master's type with learning courses as its main learning method. Through students' study of the major, they complete the subject assignments and exams, and get a degree.
The learning mode of teaching graduate students is very similar to that of undergraduate students: you need to attend classes according to the schedule, and there will be attendance in class (don't underestimate attendance, it will be directly recorded in your personal grades).
Master of teaching should not only learn classroom knowledge, but also get credits through seminars, handouts and exams, and finally get a master's degree by submitting small papers or taking graduation exams.
It is common to make small academic speeches or small papers at ordinary times. Many courses require students to write papers, and science and engineering students also need experimental reports, project reports, research reports, etc. Finally, these reports and papers will be explained in detail in the form of speeches.
Teaching-oriented master's degree is suitable for office workers or those who work hard in the workplace. Generally, classes are held at night or on weekends, and homework or exams need to be completed, as well as mid-term and final exams.
Degree type:
Most master's courses are taught, such as MA, MSc, MBA, MChen, MEd, LLM, MEng, MFA, MMus and so on.
2. Research master's degree
Research-oriented master mainly completes the research of a topic or project, publishes a paper after completing the research under the guidance of the tutor, and obtains a degree after passing the defense.
At the same time, there are teaching modules, mainly to prepare students for research-oriented work or doctoral research in the future. This type of master's program can be directly linked to the doctoral program.
Research-oriented masters usually conduct special research on a certain topic under the guidance of their tutors, and their learning methods are relatively independent.
Degree type:
Research-oriented master's degree is not as common as teaching-oriented master's degree, and the common degrees are MPhil and MRes.
master of philosophy
The length of schooling is 1-2 years, which is equivalent to the students' preparation for doctoral studies. It is helpful for students to supplement their professional knowledge and improve their research skills, which will be the basis for future doctoral research. If students successfully complete MPhil, they can skip directly to the final year of PhD.
Master of Education Studies
Educational system 1-2 years. Students need to choose a specific research field to do research, do project experiments, explore literature, publish papers and so on. The final evaluation depends on the quality of academic papers. If students are interested in a certain professional direction and want to do research in this field, they can apply for a master's course.
Second, master's fees in Malaysia
1, tuition
Undergraduate course (3-4 years)
Public universities: 30,000-40,000 RMB/year
Private universities: 40,000-60,000 RMB/year
Postgraduate (1-2 years)
Postgraduates in public universities: 30,000-80,000/year
Private graduate students: 50,000-80,000 RMB/year
2. Accommodation expenses
Student dormitory: 600-800/ month, the environment is slightly worse than that of off-campus dormitory.
Rent: sharing an apartment and renting a bedroom, the monthly rent is generally 700-800, and if two people share it, it will be more than 300. Different cities and colleges have different standards, and sometimes they need to pay a certain deposit and handling fee.
3. Food and beverage expenses
800- 1500 yuan/month
Lunch, dinner, breakfast 1 and 5-3 yuan in general school canteens. The cost of living in Malaysia is not very high. Relatively speaking, the cost of many foods is much cheaper than that in China.
4. Transportation and living expenses
The transportation fee for international students depends on the distance from the place of residence to the school. Usually the transportation fee is 1000 to 3200 RMB per year.
Living expenses should also include pocket money of about 5000-6000 RMB.
The most direct way for Malaysian government to encourage Malaysian students to study abroad is to relax the policy of China students to work while studying in China, and set the time for overseas students to work outside the school at 20 hours, which is more convenient for China students to reduce their economic burden through work-study programs.
Third, the advantages of studying in Malaysia
Advantage 1: It is easier to change the signature in double mode.
Dual course, a unique way of higher education in Malaysia, is the first higher education course in Malaysia, which is based on credit transfer. That is to say, through the recognition of Malaysian Education * and the educational institutions and immigration institutions in the countries where the cooperative schools are located, international agreements have brought convenience and possibility for international students to transfer to third countries. This also means that if students choose dual courses, they can not only obtain diplomas from European and American universities with extremely low living expenses and tuition fees in Malaysia, but also notarize in China and internationally. At present, under this model, Malaysian schools offer a wider range of degrees, and degrees from Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland can all be completed in Malaysia, especially in the fields of business administration, hotel and tourism management, management, computer science, mass communication, engineering and applied science, literature and art, etc. , which have the world and Asian level.
Advantage 2: There is no need for postgraduate entrance examination in China.
Due to Malaysia's unique education model-dual courses, most universities in Malaysia are jointly run with universities in Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, with dual courses or credit transfer courses. The bachelor's degree system is only three years, and it can be easily transferred to universities in third countries. Simple procedures, high visa rate (compared with the same conditions in China) and short cycle provide a good platform for international students to transfer to Commonwealth countries. To apply for studying in Malaysia, you don't need to take the national postgraduate examination. You can count on your college report card to apply successfully, and you will be admitted in July.
Advantage 3: There is no need to guarantee a master's degree and the cost is low.
Studying in Malaysia has been a new destination for studying in China for many years, and it keeps increasing by about 20% every year. Malaysian universities have a wide range of specialties, strong academic atmosphere, rich talents, excellent teachers and teaching quality, and many international exchanges. In particular, the low tuition fee of 30,000 yuan/year, short academic system (master's degree 1-2 years) and low living expenses of 20,000-30,000 yuan/year have fascinated many foreign students in China. Therefore, it is indeed a good choice to study for a master's degree in Malaysia.