Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language and Communication
UCSI University
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM66,400
Course Highlights
- Designed to equip you with excellent communication capabilities for professional employment in English as a Second Language (ESL), even if you do not speak English as a first language
- Numerous award-winning professors, with 5 professors ranked in Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists
- IR4-focused programmes with over 4,600 global industry partners
- Ranked #300 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024
Course Structure
- Introduction to the Ethnography of Communication
- English Phonetics and Phonology
- Critical Reading Strategies
- Exposition and Argumentation in Writing
- Introduction to Language and Linguistics
- Introduction to Public Relations
- University Life
- Cooperative Placement 1
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- Hubungan Etnik (Local)
- Malaysian Studies (International)
- Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
- Religions in Malaysia
- Religions in Malaysia
- Introduction to English Literature
- World Englishes
- Written Discourse
- Spoken Discourse
- Functional Grammar
- Communication for Professional Purposes
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- Creative Writing
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
- Sociolinguistics
- English, Global Media and Technology
- Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
- Psycholinguistics
- Research Methodology in English Language & Communication
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- English Language and Communication Project
- Language & Popular Culture
- Common Wealth Literature
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
Elective 1 (Choose 2):
- Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
- Future Directions, Futurecasting
- Persuasive Speech
- Thinking and Being
Elective 2 (Choose 1):
- Principles and Practices in Language Teaching
- Translation and Interpretation for Beginners
- Introduction to Journalism
Elective 3 (Choose 1):
- Translation and Interpretation
- Feature Writing
- Educational Psychology
Entry Requirements
- STPM/A Level: A minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any TWO subjects or its equivalent; or a minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM or its equivalent and pass English at SPM/O Level
- UEC: Five credits and minimum of Grade B in English
- International Baccalaureate: Minimum score of 26/42 points from 6 subjects
- Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a credit in English at SPM/O Level
- Australian Year 12 or equivalent: Pass with minimum mark of 60%, or minimum ATAR score of 65
- Canadian Pre-U: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
- Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%
- UCSI Foundation in Arts: Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0) (credits are required for English at SPM/O Level)
- Diploma/Advance Diploma/Degree/equivalent: Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0) (credits are required for English at SPM/O Level)
- MUET: Band 4
- SPM English: Grade A-
- SPM English 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade A-
- UEC English: Grade A1
- IELTS: Band 60
- TOEFL IBT: 60
- English Language requirement for Malaysian and International Student candidate with O Level, A Level, Matriculation, Foundation/Foundation UCSI or Diploma (conducted in fully in English) can be exempted from IELTS.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM400
RM200
Tuition fees
RM66,400
Other miscellaneous fees
RM5,890
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM72,190
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RM500
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