How to apply in Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE) Program at UPOU

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The ladderized Diploma and Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE) programs of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) are geared to upgrade and enhance language and literacy professionals including literacy teachers, like most of us who are here in Thailand.

The first step of the ladder, prior to the MALLE, is the Diploma in Language and Literacy Education (DLLE). It has a total course requirements of 21 units. Since the maximum load is only 6 units (equivalent of 2 courses), a student will be able to finish DLLE in 2 years.

Students in the DLLE program are not permitted to enroll in MALLE program courses until they have met the program’s admission requirements including a Qualifying Exam (QE).

Here’s everything you need to know to start your application in UPOU:

Diploma in Language and Literacy Education (DLLE)

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Admission Qualifications:

To be admitted to a Graduate Diploma program, the applicant must:

have satisfied the program-specific requirements specified in the program’s information and curriculum.
have submitted the complete documentary requirements for admission before the application deadline; and
for DLLE applicants, have completed the UPOU Distance Education Readiness Module (DERM). Link to the DERM will be emailed by admissions.

General Requirements:

Print copy of the signed application for admission form generated from the Online Application System.
Original copy of academic credentials:
- Original and photocopy of the Official Transcript of Records (OTR). Please take note of the following:
  - If the applicant attended multiple schools or earned multiple degrees, the applicant must submit the OTR from the last school attended. The latest OTR should reflect all credentials from prior school/s or degree/s.
  - The OTR should bear the school’s dry seal and imprint, the Registrar’s signature in ink, and must bear an acceptable remarks. TORs without remarks are considered valid.
  - If the applicant holds an international scholastic records, the applicant must submit the original copy duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of your employer/supervisor, former professor, or former program adviser. Applicants must use the UPOU Form 1a for the recommendation.
500-word essay indicating your purpose for applying to the distance education programs and your plans after completion of graduate study at the UP Open University.
Proof of Payment of Application fee (non-refundable) amounting to PHP 500.00 for applicants based in the Philippines, and USD 100.00 for applicants based abroad. Payment procedures are available in the Online Application System.
Photocopy of NSO or PSA birth certificate;
Photocopy of government-issued IDs;
Two (2) pieces identical 2” x 2” photos and two (2) pieces identical 1” x 1” photos, with your name and the program applied for printed at the back of the photo.
Additional requirements for foreign applicants (non-Filipino):
- Scholastic Records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence;
- Photocopy of data page of the student’s passport showing date and place of birth, and birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post.

Admission Procedure:

Step 1: Apply for admission and upload the admission requirements through the Online Application System. Monitor the progress of your application through the OAS.

Step 2: As soon as the online application is accomplished, mail the complete and valid admission documents to the address below:

The Admission Section
Office of the University Registrar
UP Open University
Los Baños, Laguna 4031
Philippines

Refer to the UPOU Academic Calendar for the deadline for submission of application documents.

Step 3: If required, complete the DE Readiness Module (DERM). The link to the DERM will be emailed by admissions.

Step 4: Wait for an email from the OUR about the admission results. Results of the evaluation will be released after the evaluation of the respective Admissions Committee of the program and before the registration/enrollment period of the applied term.

Master of Arts in Language and Literacy Education (MALLE)

Admission Qualifications:

To be admitted to a Master’s program, the applicant must:

have satisfied the program-specific requirements specified in the program’s information and curriculum.
have submitted the complete documentary requirements for admission before the application deadline;
have taken and passed the admission exam if required for the program. Details of and instructions for taking the exam will be emailed by admissions; and
for MDE applicants, have completed the UPOU Distance Education Readiness Module (DERM). Link to the DERM will be emailed by admissions.

Admission Requirements for MALLE:

Print copy of the signed application for admission form generated from the Online Application System.
True Copy of Grades (TCG) for the Diploma program.
500-word essay indicating your purpose for applying to the distance education programs and your plans after completion of graduate study at the UP Open University.
Proof of Payment of Application fee (non-refundable) amounting to PHP 500.00 for applicants based in the Philippines, and USD 100.00 for applicants based abroad. Payment procedures are available in the Online Application System.

Admission Procedure for MALLE:

Step 1: Apply for admission and upload the admission requirements through the Online Application System. Monitor the progress of your application through the OAS.

Step 2: As soon as the online application is accomplished, mail the complete and valid admission documents to the address below:

The Admission Section
Office of the University Registrar
UP Open University
Los Baños, Laguna 4031
Philippines

Refer to the UPOU Academic Calendar for the deadline for submission of application documents.

Step 3: If required, take the admission exam. The details of and instructions for taking the exam will be emailed by admissions.

Step 4: If required, complete the DE Readiness Module (DERM). The link to the DERM will be emailed by admissions.

Step 5: Wait for an email from the OUR about the admission results. Results of the evaluation will be released after the evaluation of the respective Admissions Committee of the program and before the registration/enrollment period of the applied term.

Source: UPOU Registrar