Bachelor of Arts Chinese Studies (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM58,100

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: Obtain a minimum of Grade B in Chinese Language at the SPM level
  • STPM:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • Matriculation / Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • STAM:
    • Malaysian Citizen
    • Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
  • Diploma / Equivalent :
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
  • UM SATU Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • GCE A-Level:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
    • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
  • AUSMAT:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 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 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

Course Structure

  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language I
  • Chinese in Modern Texts
  • Introduction of Chinese Literature
  • Classical Chinese Literature II
  • Classical Chinese Politic, Instituition and Culture
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Malay Language Communication*
  • English Communication Course / Foreign Language II
  • Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  • Chinese In Classical Texts
  • Classical Chinese Literature II
  • Chinese Creative Writing
  • Classical Chinese Fiction
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 2

Note:

  • *Courses for International Students
  • Digital Humanities
  • Sinography and Chinese Ancient
  • History of Chinese Philosophy
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
  • Research Methodology in Chinese
  • Modern Chinese Literature
  • Selected Ci in Classical Chinese
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • Malaysian Chinese Literature
  • Research Project (P1)
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Research Project (P2)
  • Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course - Refer to the attached list
  • Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
  • Industrial Training

Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer

CORE COURSE

  • Chinese in Modern Texts
  • Chinese in Classical Texts
  • Introduction to Chinese Literature
  • Classical Chinese Literature I
  • Classical Chinese Politics, Institutions, and Culture
  • Classical Chinese Literature II
  • Chinese Creative Writing
  • Classical Chinese Fiction
  • Sinography and Chinese Ancient Scripts
  • Research Methodology in Chinese Studies
  • History of Chinese Philosophy
  • Modern Chinese Literature
  • Selected Ci in Classical Chinese
  • Malaysian Chinese Literature
  • Research Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Modern Chinese Film and Drama
  • Chinese Culture and Society in Southeast Asia
  • Studies of Malaysian Chinese Communities
  • Classical Chinese Poetry
  • Contemporary Chinese Literature
  • Introduction to Chinese Studies
  • The Cold War and The Overseas Chinese in Asia
  • Introduction to Chinese Religion
  • Economic Activities of Southeast Asian Chinese
  • Chinese Language I
  • Chinese Language II
  • Classical Chinese Drama
  • Analysis of Classical Chinese Texts
  • Chinese Phonetics and Phonology
  • Ethnic Chinese Politics in Maritime Southeast Asia
  • Selected Prose in Classical Chinese Literature
  • Chinese Literature Critiques
  • Selected Novels of Ming and Qing Dynasties
  • Classical Chinese Thought

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM58,100

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Total payable amount

RM58,900

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