Institute of Postgraduate Studies & Research

Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology is designed to provide Educational Technology Practitioners with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the use of advanced numerical techniques and digital technologies in education. The programme also aims to produce practitioners who can lead autonomously, communicate with, and interact with internal and external stakeholders in the development of innovative teaching and learning. Furthermore, it also aspires to produce practitioners with a positive attitude, an entrepreneurial mindset, and long-term practices in order to advance their careers and the profession

Study Method: Conventional with Blended Learning (physical and online lectures)

Programme Structure

Total Credit: 30
Educational Foundation
  • Theoretical Foundation of Educational Technology
  • Curriculum Design
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Educational Psychology
  • Professional Practice
Core
  • Instructional Design
  • Management of Education Information System
  • Emerging Trends in Educational Technology
Electives (Choose 1)
  • Creativity and Innovation in Teaching
  • Leadership in Educational Technology

Entry Requirement

Academic Requirement

(1) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.75 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or

(2) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.50 and above but less than CGPA of 2.75, or equivalent as approved by the Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment.

(2) A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than CGPA of 2.50, and show evidence of at least five (5) years of relevant working  experience can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or 

(4) Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (1) to (2).

Language Requirement

  • IELTS  Academic : 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT Score : 40-45
  • Cambridge English Qualification & Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) :  47 - 50
  • MUET Band 3.5

Head of Programme


Dr Kristina a/p Francis


Application

Submit the completed application form with all supporting documents via the online application

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