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Course Overview

Learning Sciences is the study of how people learn. Findings from Learning Sciences are often used to guide in designing instructional practices and learning environments that enable effective learning. Learning Sciences as a field of study focuses on promoting instructional practices grounded on the scientific understanding of how humans learn.

Research in Learning Sciences centres on understanding the complexities of human learning and thinking, and it explores how knowledge acquisition takes place in a variety of formal and informal real life settings. Learning Sciences looks into how learning can be improved and enhanced, by considering the potentials of emerging technologies to scaffold for meaningful learning. It looks into issues, problems or challenges that learners of all ages face, through the lenses of cognitive science, socio-cultural studies, and educational psychology.

Entry Requirement 

For admission into the programme, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

  • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or any equivalent, from a university, recognized by the Senate.

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a CGPA less than 2.50, maybe qualify subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the relevant field. OR
  • Candidates must pass the interview or equivalent assessment conducted by the Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development.
  • For an international student, an IELTS score of 5.0 is required, in addition to the entry requirement stated above.

Fees

Malaysian student RM 16772.00
International student RM 24072.00

Fees include administrative tuition and course materials for the duration of the
programme. Further payment will be required if the students extend their studies.


This information was accurate on : 17/05/2022
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