Bachelor of Chinese 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
Course Highlights
- This programme prepares you to be successful in employment, knowledgeable and skilled in the field of Chinese language and linguistics, motivated and complete with research skills, able to lead and work in groups and in possession of ethical and social responsibility
- You will study the Chinese language against various contexts such as media, technology, entrepreneurship, poetry, communication, society, advertising and text analysis
- 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
- Philosophy and Current Issues or / Basic Malay Language*
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Chinese Language Competency
- Phonetics and Phonology of Modern Chinese
- Chinese Language and Poetry
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
- Research Methodology
- Chinese Language Competency II
- Morphosyntax of Modern Chinese Language
- Linguistics Theories in the Context of the Chinese Language
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Note:
- *For International Students
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Chinese Language Competency III
- Translation Theories and Practices
- Chinese Language for Mass Media
- Chinese Language Text Analysis
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE) GQX0056 (KIAR) Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Language Acquisition
- Language in Technology and New Media
- Chinese Language Competency IV
- Language and Chinese Society
- Chinese Dialectology
- Chinese Language for Advertising
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Co-curriculum
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
- Chinese Language Competency V
- The History of Chinese Language
- Chinese Language Varieties
- Chinese Characters and Chinese Culture
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
- Final Year Project
- Chinese Language Competency VI
- Acquisition of Chinese as a Second Language
- English Chinese Translation
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Note:
- *For International Students
- Industrial Training
University Elective Courses
- Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE) - GQX0056 Integrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)
Programme Elective Courses
- Faculty Open Elective
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
- Diploma/Equivalent:
- Malaysian citizen
- Holds a Diploma from a Public University / IPTA / ILKA / Polytechnic / IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the Universiti Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level.
- 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
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
- 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
- Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- 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:
- Obtain at least a Grade C in the subject of Chinese Language/Chinese Literature at the SPM level
- 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 or
- Obtain a minimum score of 78 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM55,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM55,900