Bachelor of Arts English (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3.5 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM57,600

The Department of English at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a distinguished history as it is the oldest Department of English in the country, and can trace its beginnings to the establishment of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Malaya in Singapore in 1949
This programme is comparable to those offered in universities in the UK and USA, with canonical literatures in English that cover the whole period of development of English Literature, from the Medieval to Modern, forming the foundation for this programme
Due emphasis is also given to literature in English from Africa, India, Australia and the USA as well as to courses reflective of current developments in English Literature, such as 'Popular Culture and Literature', 'Literature through Language' and 'Global Shakespeares'
There are opportunities to participate in exchange programmes with overseas universities, giving you valuable and stimulating exposure to different learning environments and experiences

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 4.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.0 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 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;
- Obtain a minimum score of 60 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

Note:

*Courses for International Students
Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered