Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM55,100

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Course Highlights

Learn to master Arabic language and linguistics, and become capable and competitive in your career, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, able to think critically, skilled in information management, capable in entrepreneurial management and more
You will study the Arabic language against various contexts such as media, IT, entrepreneurship, philology, religion, tourism and the economy
The curriculum will emphasise in-depth disciplinary knowledge, creative and critical thinking, innovation, ethical responsibility and effective communication, while providing early and sustained exposure to research and inquiry-based learning
Ranked #56 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Course Structure

Year 1

Philosophy and Current Issues or / Basic Malay Language*
Introduction to Linguistic
Arabic Language Enrichment and Language Style
Reading and Writing 1
Listening and Speaking 1
Arabic Language for Media and IT
Functional Grammar 1
Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
Research Methodology
Reading and Writing 2
Listening and Speaking 2
Functional Morphology 1
Functional Grammar 2
Arabic Philology

Note:

*For International Students

Year 2

Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Functional Morphology 2
Functional Grammar 3
Ma’ani
Arabic Language for Communication and Tourism
Arabic Language for Religion and Education
Technology in Arabic Language Learning
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE): GQX0056 Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
Language Acquisition
Language in Technology and New Media
Functional Grammar 4
Bayan
Arabic Lexicography and Semantic
Dialects and Qira’at
Two-Way Arabic-Malay Translation 1
Linguistics of al-Quran and Hadith
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective

Year 3

Co-curriculum
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Functional Morphology 3
Badi’
Arabic Discourse Analysis
History of Grammatical and Rhetoric
Arabic Phonetic and Phonology
Choose TWO courses only:
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Arabic Language for Health and Sports
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Arabic Language for Diplomatic and International Relation
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Introduction to Arabic Psycho-sociolinguistics
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Introduction to Arabic Language Learning
Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
Final Year Project
Prosody and Rhyme
Two-Way Arabic-Malay Translation 2
History of Arabic Literature
Arabic Language for Administration and Economy
Choose ONE course only:
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Analysis of Arabic Literature Text
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Literary Criticism in Arabic Literature
Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)

Year 4

Industrial Training

Electives

University Elective Courses

Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)- GQX0056 Intergrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)

Programme Elective Courses

Faculty Open Elective

Programme Elective Courses

Arabic Language for Health and Sports
Arabic Language for Diplomatic and International
Introduction to Arabic Psycho-sociolinguistics
Introduction to Arabic Language Learning
Analysis of Arabic Literature Text
Literary Criticism in Arabic Literature

Entry Requirements

STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan
- Obtain a minimum of grade Jayyid Jiddan in TWO (2) subjects
Diploma/Equivalent:
- Malaysian citizen
- Possess a Diploma in the field of Arabic Language / Islamic Studies recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
Basic Teaching Diploma:
- Malaysian citizen
- Possess a Basic Teaching Diploma from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
- Pass in the Basic Management Certificate, Ministry of Education Malaysia
- Has teaching experience in the field of Arabic Language or has served in a job involving Arabic language matters (teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, etc.) for no less than three (3) years
UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
STPM (not the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
STAM (not the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtained at least a Jayyid Jiddan grade
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
IPTS:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement:

Obtained at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Arabic Language, Advanced Arabic Language, Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu'asirah, Arabic Language Turath

English Requirements

Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 2.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- Obtain at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS or
- Obtain a minimum score of 41 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

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